Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Fiesta JA8. Professionals recommend:
Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – Ford Fiesta JA8 – should be done with the engine switched off.
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.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC experts recommend:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 5
Put a waste oil container with at least 5 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 a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Drain the used oil.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Fiesta JA8. Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 9
Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.
Step 10
Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11
Remove the air intake pipe. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air duct.
Step 13
Remove the air filter housing.
Step 14
Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 15
Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 16
Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17
Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18
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 19
Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 20
Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 21
Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22
Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 23
Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 24
Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 25
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 26
Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 27
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 28
Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 29
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 30
Lower the car.
Step 31
Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 32
Reinstall the air filter housing.
Step 33
Install the air intake pipe and secure it.
Step 34
Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 35
Connect the crankcase ventilation hose to the air duct.
Step 36
Plug in the mass air flow sensor conntector.
Step 37
Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 38
Insert the funnel.
Step 39
Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 4 l.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Fiesta JA8. AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 40
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 41
Install the oil filler cap.
Step 42
Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 43
Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 44
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 45
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 46
Close the hood.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Fiesta JA8. 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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