Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for C3 Aircross I and other CITROËN models

Oil filter

Oil filter for C3 Aircross I Petrol/Ethanol (122 hp)

Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Oil filter on C3 Aircross I

Oil filter for C3 Aircross I Petrol/Ethanol (113 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 27 
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6.
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Use only new O-rings during installation.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

AUTODOC recommends:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 5

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 6

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS. Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 9

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.

Step 12

Put the old oil filter in the container.

AUTODOC recommends:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 13

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 14

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 15

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 16

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 17

Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 18

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 19

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 20

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 21

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 22

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

Lower the car.

Step 24

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 25

Insert the funnel.
Step 26

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS. Tip from AUTODOC:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 27

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 28

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 29

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 30

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Step 31

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 32

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 33

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS. Professionals recommend:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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