Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on SKODA FABIA 1 (6Y5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for Fabia I Combi (6Y5) and other SKODA models

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tools you need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Impact socket №12
                    
                      Impact socket №17
                    
                      Impact socket №36
                    
                      Combination spanner #36
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Microfibre towel
                    
                      Fender cover

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AUTODOC recommends:

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 – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. 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

Remove the engine cover.
Step 4

Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 5

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 6

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tip:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 7

Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 8

Remove the lower sound insulation.
Step 9

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 10

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Professionals recommend:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 12

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 13

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 14

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a combination spanner #36.
Step 15

Put the old oil filter in the container.

AUTODOC recommends:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 16

Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.

Step 17

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 18

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 19

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 20

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 21

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.
Step 22

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 23

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 24

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 25

Install the lower sound insulation.
Step 26

Screw in the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 27

Lower the car.

Step 28

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 29

Screw the new filter into its place.
Step 30

Screw the cap. Use a drive socket #36. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 31

Remove the microfibre towel from the throttle body.
Step 32

Install the engine cover and secure it. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners and the throttle body air intake hose.
Step 33

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 34

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3.3 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 35

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 36

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 37

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 38

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 39

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 40

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tip from AUTODOC:
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.

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