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Introduction

Draining and replacing the oil filter on Seat Ibiza IV - 2.0 TDI 16V FAP 143 hp

  1. 
Open the hood and remove the engine cover

Just shoot it
    • Open the hood and remove the engine cover

    • Just shoot it

  2. 
Locate the 3 hoses held by a metal piece.

The oil filter is located below
    • Locate the 3 hoses held by a metal piece.

    • The oil filter is located below

  3. 
Unclip and separate the 2 hoses

Unscrew the metal part (only 1 torx screw)
    • Unclip and separate the 2 hoses

    • Unscrew the metal part (only 1 torx screw)

  4. 
You now have access to the oil filter

Unscrew the cap using a 32 or 40 mm socket wrench. a 32 socket
    • You now have access to the oil filter

    • Unscrew the cap using a 32 or 40 mm socket wrench. a 32 socket

  5. 
Compare old and new filter

Remove the filter to be replaced
    • Compare old and new filter

    • Remove the filter to be replaced

    • Remove the filter at an angle to pass the hose marked with the blue arrow

    • The filter in the photo is new, the removed filter will be soaked in oil (see step 8)

  6. 
Raise the car using a jack or lift Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

Remove all screws from the engine cover

Remove the engine cover
  7. 
It is best to have warm oil as it becomes more fluid and drains more efficiently. Be careful not to burn yourself.

Locate the drain screw
    • It is best to have warm oil as it becomes more fluid and drains more efficiently. Be careful not to burn yourself.

    • Locate the drain screw

    • Unscrew the drain screw

    • Let the oil flow as much as possible until the last drop.

    • Replace the copper gasket before tightening the screw.

    • Reinstall the engine cover

    • Get the car down

  8. 
Install the new filter and the 3 gaskets provided

Install the new filter and the 3 gaskets provided

Install the new filter and the 3 gaskets provided
    • Install the new filter and the 3 gaskets provided

  9. 
Insert the bias assembly

Tighten the filter cap (bell) to torque: 25N.m using a torque wrench
    • Insert the bias assembly

    • Tighten the filter cap (bell) to torque: 25N.m using a torque wrench

  10. 
Top up the oil by pulling out the dipstick, start the engine to fill the oil filter, then recheck the level on the dipstick when the engine is cold.

Replace the plastic cover and then the filler cap.

The oil level should be between the maximum and minimum
    • Top up the oil by pulling out the dipstick, start the engine to fill the oil filter, then recheck the level on the dipstick when the engine is cold.

    • Replace the plastic cover and then the filler cap.

    • The oil level should be between the maximum and minimum

    • The capacity is approximately 4.5L

Conclusion

Simple operation and necessary for the longevity of the engine.

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bossquent

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Good evening

I bought a Seat Ibiza IV 1.6 TDI 90 from 2011.

I wanted to do my oil change, everything was ok, until the moment of removing the oil filter… The latter came out of its tank but I had the unpleasant surprise of seeing the rod (call Cover, oil filter housing), broken. Worse, the bottom of this rod is stuck in the tank and it is impossible to remove it, it does not even move a little.

I didn't think that a simple oil change could turn into a big problem... so if this has happened to someone, can you tell me how you solved it?

Thank you in advance

elisa24214 - Reply

Hello, the lifespan of the oils is around 20,000km but it also depends on the use of your vehicle.

If you do a lot of city driving, it is advisable to do oil changes more frequently than a car that does a lot of highway driving. I can only advise you to do one especially if it was done more than 2 years ago.

bossquent - Reply

Hello, I have a Seat Ibiza 1.9D from 98, the last oil change was done at 246,000 km, it now has 260,000, can I wait a little longer to do my oil change?

Géraldine J - Reply

Good tutorial, however I would like to know which ratchet extension was used.

michael stouque - Reply

It was a standard extension of my box, it must be about 30 cm. A smaller one may be enough.

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