Draining and changing the oil filter on Peugeot 406

Raise the front of the car and secure it

Opening the engine hood

It is best to open the oil filler cap before starting the oil change (the oil will flow more freely and without air intake)

Unscrew this using a drain square or a suitable key.

Place the oil collector underneath and finish unscrewing by hand

Be careful if the vehicle has been used before the oil change, the oil may be very hot (be careful of burns)

Locating the oil filter

Installing the oil filter removal tool

Unscrew the old filter and remove this one

Although the vehicle is being drained, there is still oil in the filter, it is advisable to place a container under it before removing it

Clean the oil filter location

Compare old and new filter

Put new engine oil on the rubber seal (arrowed in orange) of the new filter, this will improve the sealing of the filter and make it easier to remove during the next oil change.

Installing the new oil filter

Tighten this one

Clean the drain bolt hole

Compare old and new bolt (if purchasing)

It is advisable to change the bolt or at least the copper seal at each oil change.

Put a little new oil on the bolt thread to make reassembly easier, and tighten it.

Fill the engine oil through the filler cap at the top of the engine

Check the level and make sure you put enough oil in the engine

Start with half the can and gradually add more, checking the oil level gauge.