Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on OPEL CORSA D [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for Corsa D Hatchback (S07) and other OPEL models

Oil filter

Oil filter for OPEL Corsa D Hatchback (S07) 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68) Diesel (75 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa D. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Drive socket # 7 
                      
                        Drive socket # 27 
                      
                        Torx bit T25
                      
                        Torx bit T45
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa D. 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 – Opel Corsa D. 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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa D. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 4

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 5

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

AUTODOC recommends:
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 6

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 7

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the drain plug. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa D. Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 10

Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Disconnect the air intake pipe fastening. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the air intake pipe.
Step 13

Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 14

Undo the screws of the protective case of the oil filter housing. Use Torx T25. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the protective case of the oil filter housing.
Step 16

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

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa D. Professionals recommend:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 19

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

Step 20

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 21

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 24

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.
Step 25

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

Step 26

Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.

Step 27

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 28

Install the protective case of the oil filter housing.
Step 29

Screw in the fasteners of the protective case of the oil filter housing. Use Torx T25. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa D. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 30

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 31

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use Torx T45. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 32

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 33

Lower the car.
Step 34

Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 35

Install the air intake pipe and secure it.
Step 36

Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 37

Screw in the fastener of the air intake pipe. Use Torx T25.
Step 38

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 39

Insert the funnel.
Step 40

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3.5 l.

AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 41

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 42

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 43

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 44

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 45

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 46

Install the engine cover and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa D. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners.Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.
Step 47

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 48

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Opel Corsa D. 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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