Oil change and oil filter change on Renault Clio 2 1.5 DCI

It is best to raise the car a little so that you can slide a recovery tray under the engine.

The engine must be warm to hot to allow good oil flow.

The car will need to be level to facilitate the flow of oil and subsequently the correct level of new oil.

place the drain pan directly above the drain bolt.

Loosen the oil filler cap, leaving it on the hole so as not to drop anything in. Photo 1

The drain bolt is located under the car in the middle of the engine, more precisely at the bottom of the oil pan. Photo 1 and 2

Please note that used oil is very polluting for nature and difficult to clean. It must be taken to a collection/waste disposal center.

With the oil collection pan ready to receive the oil, use the drain wrench to remove the drain bolt and anticipate the oil flow.

The oil filter is located in the engine compartment behind the radiator to the right of the alternator. Photos 1 and 2

Using the filter remover, loosen the filter counterclockwise. Photo 1

Be careful to expect oil to flow, you must place a cloth under the filter to absorb it. Visible in photo 2

Remove the filter, keeping the open side facing upwards.

Check compatibility with new filter. Height and width

Put some new oil on the gasket of the new filter. Photo 1

Tighten the new filter by hand without forcing too much. If you are in doubt, check the installation instructions on your filter. Photo 2

Once the oil has drained, replace the drain bolt gasket with a new one and tighten it with the drain wrench on the crankcase. Do not force it too much. Photo 3

Clean the oil around the bolt and on the crankcase.

Replace the drain bolt gasket with a new one and tighten it to the torque specified on the crankcase.

Clean the oil around the bolt and on the crankcase.

Check the car manual for the amount of oil needed.

Be careful, excess oil can cause engine failure.

Using a funnel, slowly pour the oil into the filler hole. Make one or two drops at the estimated half and 3/4 oil level and check the oil level. Photo 1

To check the oil level, remove and clean the oil dipstick. Photo 2

The correct oil level is between the minimum and maximum level on the oil dipstick. If in doubt, refer to the car's manual.

Once the oil level is ok, put the dipstick back in place and screw the filler cap back on.

Check the level after about ten km.

Please note that used oil is very polluting for nature. It must be taken to a collection/waste disposal center.