Changing oil
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Fihen
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Changing oil
I recently changed the oil in my engine but when it came to replacing the oil filter I couldn't get the black plastic nut undone. Is there a special knack to it?? I even tried swearing at it but that didnt work. Any ideas anyone? ????
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Capncol
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Re: Changing oil
No, it should just undo. Previous owner has possibly overtightened??
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gazza82
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Re: Changing oil
That nut is part of the filter cover. I use a large socket on the end and a breaker bar. And jt turn counter-clockwise ...
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Fihen
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Re: Changing oil
Thanks for the info. Will I create a problem if I leave this until the next oil change. I was worried that the paper element filter may collapse etc.
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: Changing oil
You might be ok, but what if the previous owner has done that too, last time?
The filter is easy enough to replace so I'd get or borrow the correct size socket and just replace it. Don't use a cheap filter as they're the ones that tend to collapse. Always use a genuine one.
If you do decide to leave it a warning light should warn you if the oil pressure drops dangerously low, but I don't see the point of risking ruining the engine.
The filter is easy enough to replace so I'd get or borrow the correct size socket and just replace it. Don't use a cheap filter as they're the ones that tend to collapse. Always use a genuine one.
If you do decide to leave it a warning light should warn you if the oil pressure drops dangerously low, but I don't see the point of risking ruining the engine.
Ron
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Fihen
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Re: Changing oil
Ron that was what I was thinking so I will follow your advice and do the job properly. I am assuming that once I take the oil filter cover off I am going to spill oil so I had better be prepared. What a wonderful and informative site this is.thank you
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gazza82
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Re: Changing oil
Yes, it dribbles out as the filter is at an angle and the open end downwards. I pack out around the bottom edge with old clothes or that blue absorbant towel (Scotts).
I have to do our 1.4hdi soon, which is the same type, so I'll try and get some sizes .. it's a largish "nut" size on the end. The cover is plastic as well! That means it is easy to round off the nut edges making it harder to turn. I thought I was going to destroy mine the first time, it was so tight, and that had been serviced by a Peugeot dealer! (or was out of the factory like that as my car was only a year old when I bought it!)
I have to do our 1.4hdi soon, which is the same type, so I'll try and get some sizes .. it's a largish "nut" size on the end. The cover is plastic as well! That means it is easy to round off the nut edges making it harder to turn. I thought I was going to destroy mine the first time, it was so tight, and that had been serviced by a Peugeot dealer! (or was out of the factory like that as my car was only a year old when I bought it!)
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: Changing oil
You shouldn't spill much oil. Just wrap some rags around the filter housing below the filter cover. There'll be some drips from the old filter element maybe but with another bit of rag you should be able to catch those.
Once you've removed the old element and replaced it with the new one, (remember to apply a little oil to the new O-ring seal), refit the filter/cover to the housing and tighten the cover to the correct torque (25Nm or 18 lbf ft). Remove the rags from around the filter housing.
Run the engine for a couple of minutes so that the oil light goes out, switch off and let the oil settle in the sump. With the oil filter completely full, recheck the level on the dipstick and add more new oil as necessary. Don't overfill. Check for leaks.
Once you've removed the old element and replaced it with the new one, (remember to apply a little oil to the new O-ring seal), refit the filter/cover to the housing and tighten the cover to the correct torque (25Nm or 18 lbf ft). Remove the rags from around the filter housing.
Run the engine for a couple of minutes so that the oil light goes out, switch off and let the oil settle in the sump. With the oil filter completely full, recheck the level on the dipstick and add more new oil as necessary. Don't overfill. Check for leaks.
Ron
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Fihen
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Re: Changing oil
Thank you. I was concerned with buying this car as there are not a lot in WA and my enquiries with dealer (600K) was not helpful. This site has been great for me and I am loving my little car. Not driving it yet as still have fault codes but getting there.
Thank you once again.
Thank you once again.