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This will show you how to check your oil, at the current moment in time my oil filter strap i keep at home sheered on me so i didn't change the filter. i will update this when i get a chance.
tools you will require:
1. 3/8'' ratchet + extension
2. 8mm square head - 3/8'' drive socket (draper 38324)
3. laser 3795B 66mm oil filter flute. due to the position of the oil filter, a conventional wrench or strap / chain is going to make things very complex
4. an oil drain basin, you can use an old sink basin if you wish. i gladly use one when at home!
5. measuring jug for the oil and a funnel for the oil filler neck to reduce mess (although i didn't use one, steady hands lol
6. jack and axle stands
Technical Information
Oil Change
1 - jack the front of the car up onto axle stands on the points as seen here
2 - run the engine for 5 minutes so that the oil can warm up, this will allow the oil to drain much faster.
3 - pop the bonnet open
4 - remove the oil filler cap
5 - counter clockwise (lefty loose, righty tighty), turn the sump plug. have the oil pan / basin underneath to catch the oil as it pours out. let the oil drain to the point of a slow drip, replace the sump washer and refit the sump plug. a gentle nip will do just fine...any more than a gentle nip and you will strip the threads in the sump.
6 - oil filter stuff updated in a little while.
7 - take your oil and fill up the measuring jug, in this instance i done 4 x 1 liter measurements. i'd advise you use a funnel to prevent any spilliage as seen in my picture, although it only spilled onto the filler neck itself - clean up with a rag or old microfibre towel / cloth.
8 - jack the car up, remove axle stands and safely lower the vehicle.
9 - turn the igniton to on, wait 10 seconds after the oil light has went out for added safety to ensure the system primes the turbo and filter fully. start the engine let it run. if you notice any smoke, don't worry about this. this is just any oil spillage burning and turning into smoke, this won't damage anything ... you cant clean up every tiny bit of oil!
tools you will require:
1. 3/8'' ratchet + extension
2. 8mm square head - 3/8'' drive socket (draper 38324)
3. laser 3795B 66mm oil filter flute. due to the position of the oil filter, a conventional wrench or strap / chain is going to make things very complex
4. an oil drain basin, you can use an old sink basin if you wish. i gladly use one when at home!
5. measuring jug for the oil and a funnel for the oil filler neck to reduce mess (although i didn't use one, steady hands lol
6. jack and axle stands
Technical Information
Oil Change
1 - jack the front of the car up onto axle stands on the points as seen here
2 - run the engine for 5 minutes so that the oil can warm up, this will allow the oil to drain much faster.
3 - pop the bonnet open
4 - remove the oil filler cap
5 - counter clockwise (lefty loose, righty tighty), turn the sump plug. have the oil pan / basin underneath to catch the oil as it pours out. let the oil drain to the point of a slow drip, replace the sump washer and refit the sump plug. a gentle nip will do just fine...any more than a gentle nip and you will strip the threads in the sump.
6 - oil filter stuff updated in a little while.
7 - take your oil and fill up the measuring jug, in this instance i done 4 x 1 liter measurements. i'd advise you use a funnel to prevent any spilliage as seen in my picture, although it only spilled onto the filler neck itself - clean up with a rag or old microfibre towel / cloth.
8 - jack the car up, remove axle stands and safely lower the vehicle.
9 - turn the igniton to on, wait 10 seconds after the oil light has went out for added safety to ensure the system primes the turbo and filter fully. start the engine let it run. if you notice any smoke, don't worry about this. this is just any oil spillage burning and turning into smoke, this won't damage anything ... you cant clean up every tiny bit of oil!
