Oil change on Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI

Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel.

Unscrew all nuts using a 10 socket or socket wrench and remove the engine protection plate from under the vehicle.

Remove the plate to gain access to the engine oil pan drain screw.

Place a tray under the crankcase.

To loosen the crankcase plug. With a 21 socket wrench.

Unscrew the crankcase plug by hand.

Let the oil drain.

Open the door, pull the crank and open the hood.

View the location of the oil filter.

Using a ratchet, an extension and a 27 socket, loosen the bell holding the oil filter.

Once loosened, unscrew and remove the oil filter bell by hand.

Remove the filter from the bell

Clean the bell with brake cleaner

Clean until the liquid inside the bell is clear

Remove the gasket around the bell

Compare the old and the new oil filter(height, length).

The two filters are not identical, the OEMs have made modifications to this filter.

Reposition the new gasket on the bell.

Lubricate the oil filter gasket with a little oil.

Replace the oil filter on its support, taking care to position each key correctly in the intended location.

Screw the bell back onto its support by hand.

Tighten the bell using a ratchet, an extension and a 27 socket.

To rest the new seal on the crankcase plug.

Screw back on and tighten the drain plug.

Clean with a rag around the sump plug.

Reposition the plate by tightening all the screws.

Remove the filler cap.

Place a funnel and pour about 4 liters of oil.

Start the engine, let it run for a minute, then turn it off.

After stopping the engine, pull out the oil dipstick.

The correct oil level should be just below the maximum, if this is not the case add oil to reach the correct level.

Replace the dipstick and screw the filler cap back on.