When to replace the Oil Filter on your SKODA ROOMSTER
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.

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

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for ROOMSTER (5J) and other SKODA models
Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). 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
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 ROOMSTER (5J). Use the following procedure:
  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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    Remove the engine cover.
  2. Step 4
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    Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  4. Step 6
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). 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
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the lower sound insulation.
  6. Step 9
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). Professionals recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 13
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a combination spanner #36.
  12. Step 15
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    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.
  13. Step 16
    Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
    Step 17
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    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
  14. Step 18
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  15. Step 19
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  16. Step 20
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    Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
  17. Step 21
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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.
  18. Step 22
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  19. Step 23
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
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