Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.8 TSI 4Drive, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra 4Drive … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for Leon ST (5F8) and other SEAT models

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 32
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). Tip from AUTODOC:

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 – SEAT LEON ST (5F8) – 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

Clean the cap of the oil filler neck. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 4

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 5

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 6

Pull up the oil dipstick.
Step 7

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Put the old oil filter in the container.
Step 9

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 10

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 11

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 13

Drain the used oil.

AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 14

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 15

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 16

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 18

Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 19

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 20

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Screw in the new oil drain plug. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

Lower the car.

Step 24

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 25

Remove the oil filler cap.

Step 26

Insert the funnel.
Step 27

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 28

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 29

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 30

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 31

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

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.
Step 32

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 33

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 34

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). AUTODOC recommends:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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