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Introduction

Renault Twingo 1 - 1.2 55cv

  1. 
Before changing the oil, warm up the engine to facilitate the flow of oil.
    • Before changing the oil, warm up the engine to facilitate the flow of oil.

    • Raise the front using a rolling jack, place 2 jack stands for added safety.

    • If you are working on a sloping surface, chock the vehicle.

  2. 
Using a 10 socket wrench, completely unscrew the 9 hexagonal head screws.

Using a 10 socket wrench, completely unscrew the 9 hexagonal head screws.

Using a 10 socket wrench, completely unscrew the 9 hexagonal head screws.
    • Using a 10 socket wrench, completely unscrew the 9 hexagonal head screws.

  3. 
Remove the under-engine plate and clean both sides (car shampoo + HP cleaner if necessary)
    • Remove the under-engine plate and clean both sides (car shampoo + HP cleaner if necessary)

  4. 
Place a pan underneath and unscrew the drain plug using an 8x8 square wrench. Lower the car onto its wheels for a complete drain.

Let the oil drain for 10 minutes.
    • Place a pan underneath and unscrew the drain plug using an 8x8 square wrench. Lower the car onto its wheels for a complete drain.

    • Let the oil drain for 10 minutes.

    • Put the car back on jack stands, remembering to wedge it.

  5. 
The cartridge is located at the front of the engine next to the oil dipstick

Remove the gauge to create an air intake

Place a strap wrench on the cartridge and loosen in the direction shown.
    • The cartridge is located at the front of the engine next to the oil dipstick

    • Remove the gauge to create an air intake

    • Place a strap wrench on the cartridge and loosen in the direction shown.

    • Remove the cartridge and wipe the seal face

  6. 
Replace the cap gasket, taking care to compare its diameter with the old one.

Tighten the plug moderately using the drain key.
    • Replace the cap gasket, taking care to compare its diameter with the old one.

    • Tighten the plug moderately using the drain key.

  7. 
Check the correspondence of the new oil filter and the old one

Lightly oil the flat gasket to facilitate assembly.

Screw in the new cartridge (direction of the arrow)
    • Check the correspondence of the new oil filter and the old one

    • Lightly oil the flat gasket to facilitate assembly.

    • Screw in the new cartridge (direction of the arrow)

  8. 
Moderately tighten the 9 fixing screws (direction of the arrow)
    • Moderately tighten the 9 fixing screws (direction of the arrow)

    • Fill the oil pan with 3.5 L of 10W-40 engine oil according to the manufacturer's instructions, lower the car and remove the shim, and you're done.

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