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Changing oil filter.

  • 25-02-2009 8:27pm
    #1
    xseanx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭


    It's about time i changed the oil filter on my car,
    it's a 96 vw polo.
    anyone got any tips, what tool's i'll need, where its located, etc?

    Cheers:D


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  • #2
    Tipsy Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭Tipsy Mac


    There's about 3 or 4 different tools to take it off with, each has it's own advantages, depends really the type of filter you have and the access there is to it as to which one is best to use. It's most likely located underneath at the centre of the car, should be able to see it fairly easy.


  • #3
    xseanx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭xseanx


    Tipsy Mac wrote: »
    There's about 3 or 4 different tools to take it off with, each has it's own advantages, depends really the type of filter you have and the access there is to it as to which one is best to use. It's most likely located underneath at the centre of the car, should be able to see it fairly easy.


    Will all the oil spill out when i remove it?


  • #4
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    xseanx wrote: »
    Will all the oil spill out when i remove it?

    No because you'll have drained the old oil and gotten rid of it before you take off the filter.:)


  • #5
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,095 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    Buy a haynes manual, it will tell you all you need to know!


  • #6
    Sam Kade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,313 ✭✭✭✭Sam Kade


    Stekelly wrote: »
    No because you'll have drained the old oil and gotten rid of it before you take off the filter.:)
    There will still be oil in the filter so you would need to keep the open end up after taking it off.


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  • #7
    2qk4u
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭2qk4u


    xseanx wrote: »
    Will all the oil spill out when i remove it?

    Yes, there will be oil left in the filter and this will spill when you remove it. Wont be much but have something ready - basin,cloth ect..


  • #8
    Mickeym530
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭Mickeym530


    if you dont even kno where the filter would be located i wouldnt advise u atempt doing it ,thats what mechanics are for!!!


  • #9
    RoundyMooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,910 ✭✭✭✭RoundyMooney


    Some oil will be contained in the filter, so care is needed to avoid a mess. Strategically located spill tray is best.

    PVC gloves, beloved of the airport security cavity searches are an ideal way to keep the oil and grease residue away from your skin and nails.

    Most filters will come off by hand, but occasionally a strap wrench is needed. In emergency, the old filter can be drifted loose with an old screwdriver and hammer, but be very careful. Don't resort to punching a hole in it, that just creates a world of hassle.

    Rub a little of the new oil on the o-ring before reinstalling. Makes a better seal.

    Edit: As always, the 'net is full of information on matters such as this. If you don't know what you're doing, for God's sake go and learn ;)


  • #10
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Sam Kade wrote: »
    There will still be oil in the filter so you would need to keep the open end up after taking it off.

    Thats a given. I thought he was hinting that he's not changing the oil.


  • #11
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Here's our own Volvoboys instructions:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055422868&highlight=service


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  • #12
    xseanx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭xseanx


    Cheers for the advice lads,
    except your's "mickeym530"


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