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Figure 25
: Oil filter (top left) and
drain plug (bottom right).
Figure 26
: Oil cap (left) and dip
stick (right).
Figure 27
: Housing for Air filter.
Release the four clamps circled.
(3)
Oil filter and sump drain plug should now
be visible, see Figure 25.
(4)
Undo sump drain plug with 17 mm socket
and collect oil in container. Replace sump
drain plug.
(5)
Loosen oil filter, using oil filter wrench if
necessary. Place a pan underneath as
some oil will spill out. This is the stage at
which you are likely to make the most
mess. Progressively loosen the filter and
eventually remove it altogether.
(6)
Check that the new filter matches the old
one. Place some used engine oil on the
rubber seal of the new filter (touch the filters together).
(7)
Clean the part of the engine where the
seal will contact.
(8)
Screw on the new filter. Use hand force
only, not tool. About 3/4 of a turn after the
seal touches is usually enough. Do not
use a wrench.
(9)
Fill engine with oil, through tappet cover.
Use a funnel to reduce spills. You can cut
a funnel from a plastic bottle. Check oil
level with dipstick. See Figure 26.
(10)
Run engine for a few minutes. Check
underneath for oil leaks at sump and filter.
(11)
Switch off engine, recheck oil and top up
as needed - the oil filter will have taken up some of the oil.
(12)
Replace panels underneath.
(13)
Dispose of used oil (down the drain is socially unacceptable).
(14)
You are done.
7.3
Changing air filter
Replacing the ait filter is an easy task, and
takes only five minutes. No tools are needed.
The replacement frequency depends on the
dustiness of your environment. Unlike oil
changes, you may be able to economise on air
filter changes if you drive in clean conditions.
You will need:
G
Air filter: A1312
G
Tools: none.