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

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for Ducato Platform / Chassis (250_, 290_) and other FIAT models

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). Tools you might need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 76/14-F
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Phillips Screwdriver
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Fender cover

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). Take the following steps:

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.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a Phillips screwdriver.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold the engine skid plate cautiously tight when unscrewing the fasteners and when lowering the hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 6

Support the engine skid plate. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Remove the oil pan cover. Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 9

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 10

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 13

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 14

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element.

Step 15

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). Tip:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 16

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 17

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 18

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

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.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 20

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 21

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 22

Screw the new filter into its place.
Step 23

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use the 76/14-F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). Professionals recommend:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 24

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 25

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 22 Nm torque.
Step 26

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 27

Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat. Screw in the fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 28

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 29

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 30

Lower the car.

Step 31

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 32

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 33

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 34

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 35

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

Step 36

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 37

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 38

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT DUCATO Platform/Chassis (250). Tip from AUTODOC:
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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