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Old 15-01-2020, 05:59 AM   #11
NZ XR6
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Default Re: First DIY oil change (Or, You could have picked a better spot)

Mondaveo, I did smile when I read your post. I find a socket with a flex joint and extension works a treat for the filter, although I have done it with an adjustable spanner. It took a while... Definitely leave it to drain after partially unscrewing the filter.

Lifting the car and removing the under tray I find to be the worst part of the job.

I use a Fuchs oil - Proflex on the recommendation of a local parts place. It never uses any, the fuel consumption improved and very few DPF regens. The Penrite Enviro C3 oil also seems OK.

These are both low SAPS diesel oils.

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