Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VI Van. Tip from AUTODOC:
Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VI Van. Use the following procedure:
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.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 5
Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.
Step 6
Remove the oil pan cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7
Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 8.1
Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8.2
Drain the used oil.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VI Van. Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 9
Move the container under the oil filter.
Step 10
Unscrew the oil filter.
Step 11
Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VI Van. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 12
Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 13
Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 14
Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76-30F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 nm torque.
Step 15
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 16
Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 nm torque.
Step 17
Reinstall the oil pan lower cover. Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18
Lower the car.
Step 19
Unscrew the oil filler plug. Insert the funnel.
Step 20
Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3.7 L.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VI Van. Professionals recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 21
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 22
Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 23
Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 24
Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VI Van. Tip from AUTODOC:
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 25
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 26
Close the hood.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VI Van. AUTODOC experts 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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