Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 20000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS III 1.6 Ti, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 Ti, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 Flexifuel, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 EcoBoost, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 Ti, FORD FOCUS III 1.6 LPG … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FOCUS III. Tools you might need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 76-30F
                    
                      Impact socket №10
                    
                      Impact socket №13
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD FOCUS III. 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 FOCUS III. 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 FOCUS III. 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 FOCUS III. 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 FOCUS III. 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 FOCUS III. 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 FOCUS III. 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.

Comments – 1

@user_1768756

06.08.2023 09:18

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I like it ! Very useful for me , I see it few minutes ago today : 06.08.2023 ! - Thanks a lot my friends of Autodoc Club ! I"m A.C. from Romania , EU , the lucky owner of a Ford Focus Mk3 , DYB, 2.0L, Petrol of 119KW / 162HP, made in 2015 inside USA !!!

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