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

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT Twingo III Hatchback (BCM_) 1.0 SCe (BCMB), RENAULT Twingo III Hatchback (BCM_) 1.0 SCe … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT TWINGO III. Tools you might need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 76/14-F
                    
                      Square oil drain plug socket No.8
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fender cover

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AUTODOC recommends:

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 TWINGO III. Recommended sequence of steps:

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 – RENAULT TWINGO III. Tip:
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

Unscrew the drain plug. Use square oil drain plug socket No.8
Step 7

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT TWINGO III. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 8

Move the container under the oil filter.
Step 9

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76/14-F socket.
Step 10

Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT TWINGO III. 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.
Step 11

Clean the oil filter seat.
Step 12

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 13

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76/14-F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 21 nm torque.
Step 14

Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 15

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 16

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use square oil drain plug socket No.8 Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 nm torque.
Step 17

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Lower the car.
Step 19

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 20

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT TWINGO III. AUTODOC experts 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 – RENAULT TWINGO III. Professionals recommend:
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Step 25

Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.

Step 26

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 27

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – RENAULT TWINGO III. AUTODOC recommends:
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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