When to replace the Oil Filter on your OPEL CORSA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.4 (W5L, F08) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). List of the tools you'll need:
Torx bit T45
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 32
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat screwdriver
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
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    Pull down the coolant pipe.
  3. Step 5
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
  6. Step 8
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    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  7. Step 9
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    Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
  8. Step 10
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the oil pan cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 13
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 3.5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Professionals recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  13. Step 16
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    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  15. Step 18
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    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.
  16. Step 19
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    Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
  17. Step 20
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  18. Step 21
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  19. Step 22
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T45. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
  20. Step 23
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    Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
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