Fiat Stilo oil change and oil filter replacement

Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

View the sump plug under the vehicle

Perform a few light hammer blows on the crankcase plug to facilitate loosening.

Position the oil pan under the crankcase to collect the oil that will flow out.

Loosen the crankcase plug using a ratchet and an 8 mm Allen key.

Remove the crankcase plug by unscrewing it by hand

Let the oil drain into the pan

View the oil filter

Place the oil filter wrench on the oil filter and loosen the

Unscrew the oil filter by hand and remove it from its location

Compare old and new oil filter (height, width and length)

Using your finger, oil all around the seal of the new oil filter.

Position the new gasket on the crankcase plug

Clean the oil filter holder using a clean cloth

Hand-tighten the new oil filter onto its bracket.

Clean the location of the crankcase plug with a cloth.

Screw the crankcase cap back on by hand then tighten with a ratchet and an 8 mm Allen key.

Remove the jack stands and jack from your vehicle so that it is on a level surface.

Visualize and unscrew the oil filler cap

Position a funnel

Pour in about 4.5 liters of oil then let the oil flow into the engine for about 1 minute

Locate the gauge

Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.

Re-insert the oil dipstick

Remove the gauge again

The oil level should be just below the max, readjusted little by little (by adding oil) if the oil level is not just below the max

Re-immerse the gauge

Screw the oil cap back on

Start the engine

Let the engine run for about 1 minute then turn off the engine