When to replace the Oil Filter on your RENAULT 6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for 6 Hatchback and other RENAULT models
Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT 6 (118_). Tools you'll need:
Oil filter cup socket 76/14-F
Impact socket №12
Square oil drain plug socket No.8
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT 6 (118_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 – RENAULT 6 (118_). Recommended sequence of 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
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT 6 (118_). Professionals 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
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    Remove the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 6
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  4. Step 7
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use square oil drain plug socket No.8 Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 8
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT 6 (118_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  6. Step 9
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    Move the container under the oil filter.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76/14-F socket.
  8. Step 11
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT 6 (118_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the oil filter seat.
  10. Step 13
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  11. Step 14
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76/14-F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 21 nm torque.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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