Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 2 year / 30000 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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Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VII. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Drive socket # 7
                    
                      Drive socket # 21
                    
                      Drive socket # 27
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Microfibre towel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VII. 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 VII – 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 VII. 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 VII. 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 VII. 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 new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FIESTA VII. 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 VII. 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.