oil filter change

[bobabout]

hi guys not had my a2 very long and am going to give it a service ,had a quick look and noticed the oil filter looks a pig to get at ,any tips would be very helpful .

 

[Mustang-owner]

I presume you've a petrol A2?

It's a bit tight from above, and not much better from below, but take the undertray off and take a look.

30mm socket or wrench should crack the joint, then spin it off.

Lube the new filter's seal with a smear of fresh engine oil and tighten the new filter to 20Nm.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[kook]

Petrol? If 1.6 You can access the filter better if you remove the heatshield - four screws, two top, two bottom facing the rad access better from below.

There's some pics in this thread.

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?23606-General-A2-Servicing-Information

 

[A2driver]

Good luck with not spilling oil all over engine bay and garage floor when removing oil filter. I've always thought about adding a remote filter so I can change filter without this issue.

 

[Sylvester]

I presume you've a petrol A2?

It's a bit tight from above, and not much better from below, but take the undertray off and take a look.

30mm socket or wrench should crack the joint, then spin it off.

Lube the new filter's seal with a smear of fresh engine oil and tighten the new filter to 20Nm.

Cheers

Jeff

Sorry the resurrect old topic but I ran into the same issue, can't reach the oil filter and can't even remove exhaust holder L shape part either to get a better approach, as the screws around for were completely stuck, plus the oil filter hasnt got a socket and on it, so I have to just leave the oil filter change next time..not great but I haven't got time to order a removal tool.