Changing oil filter on seat leon 2008

epopnomis

Anyone know where the oil filter is located on this type of car, it has the same engine as a golf. I've looked underneath the car, can find the nut for releasing the oil from the tank but I can't seem to find the oil filter, would it be under the bonnet, I was under the impression that it was always under the car. Anyone who services their own golf or leon might be able to help me. Cheers

EPM

On my 1.6 pop the bonnet and it's clearly visible at front of engine bay - cant miss the thing tbh.

At the risk of sounding smart are you sure you can change the oil yourself?

woody33

This any help?

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95002

epopnomis

Ya gotta learn sometime, think I've located the filter alright, its under the bonnet as you suggested. Any ideas where to buy the new filter element and where I might purchase the sump plug and washer from. Read somewhere its god to change out the plug when you're doing an oil change,

EPM

epopnomis wrote: »

Ya gotta learn sometime, think I've located the filter alright, its under the bonnet as you suggested. Any ideas where to buy the new filter element and where I might purchase the sump plug and washer from. Read somewhere its god to change out the plug when you're doing an oil change,

Local motor factors will have all you need.

Make sure you use the correct oil also. Replace the washer. If it's your first time doing it just take your time and dont overfill the car with oil afterwards.

epopnomis

Anyone any idea where the sump plug is on the car, I've located what I think where the plug is but not a 100%... Anyone be kind enough to take a picture if they have a leon or golf and have experience changing the oil for their car, it'd be much appreciated.....

Atlantic Dawn

epopnomis wrote: »

Anyone any idea where the sump plug is on the car, I've located what I think where the plug is but not a 100%... Anyone be kind enough to take a picture if they have a leon or golf and have experience changing the oil for their car, it'd be much appreciated.....

Not got either but stick a photo of what you think it is here and someone can advise. It's usually in the rear centre of the sump and will have a washer attached, there will be nut the same shape and size around it.

epopnomis

Have managed to take a decent shot of the bolt I think I need to loosen. It seems to be at the lowest point on the car.... Its three pictures from slightly different angles of the same nut.....

epopnomis

One more quick question, anyone know where I get a drain for the oil when changing the oil in my car....

mooman

epopnomis wrote: »

One more quick question, anyone know where I get a drain for the oil when changing the oil in my car....

I usually just cut the side off an old oil can, no point in spending money on something that's only used a couple of times a year.

daRobot

If you're planning on selling that car anytime soon, take it to a dealer or indy to get it serviced and get a stamp.

If someone had told me that they were servicing their two year old car themselves, i'd walk.

Poly

daRobot wrote: »

If you're planning on selling that car anytime soon, take it to a dealer or indy to get it serviced and get a stamp.

If someone had told me that they were servicing their two year old car themselves, i'd walk.

Just keep your receipts for the part, and put them in the book, wouldn't bother me.

The last time I got my van serviced "professionally" they put the wrong fuel filter in.

epopnomis

EPM Do I need a particular tool to remove the oil filter or can it be done by hand.....

Cheers

Paul Fagan

you use a filter strap or chain, can be bought from any motor factors. if you have a paper filter, the cap can be removed using a rachet or spanner. what year is your Leon? i worked for Seat Dealership for 3 years, not as mechanic but i know a few tricks and things.

EPM

I've never changed the oil on mine but I know dealer uses a strap. Again, not trying to be smart but an independent garage would do it for not much more than it'd cost you. The questions you're asking give the impression that you've a very vague idea how to do it. If you are in any little way unsure don't do it.

It's great learning but on a newish car I'd get it done properly...

epopnomis

Yeah its a new model, it has the filter mounted at the front of the engine bay, I can take off the cap with a large spanner, once this is off will the filter come apart easily enough or do I still need a strap?

EPM

Filter damages easily. Strap stops you making crap of it but if you're careful you'll be fine

epopnomis

I managed to remove the filter by using a wrench on the hexagonal nut on the top of the casing, this is visible when I opened the bonnet of the car. The filter itself doesn't want to seem to remove the underside of this hexagonal nut connected to plastic... It screws fine but does not release.... Any ideas? Hard to explain all this in words.

Henry Ford III

You need help OP. Go to a basic mechanics course.

epopnomis

I would if there were any practical ones out there.... All I've found so far were ones on how to check your oil level and tyre wear, not what I had in mind... cheers for the advice though, helped me a lot.

EPM

OP, stop now and get a mobile mechanic...I've bit my tongue a bit jaysus you need to stop.

epopnomis

Fair point, maybe it's time to throw in the towel, I'm sure the mechanic will explain it to me so I can do it the next time....

ytareh

Ive probably done a hundred oil changes (keen amateur!)and without a doubt the wifes 2008 1.4 petrol SEAT Altea XL was the hardest Ive ever done ...Had to jack it up.And oil filter really hard to get the wrench on ...could only turn a few degrees at a time ...Id expect the Leon 1.6 may be v similar and for a first oil change Id be VERY cautious....

epopnomis

If it was a screw on one it'd be easy but no it has to be a filter insert, must be a special tool they use to remove it.... Typical car companies making it difficult for any DIY....

bryaner

The filter just pulls straight off it! use your muscles.

epopnomis

Yeah thought as much but didn't want to make a mess of it and risk damaging the holder for the filter.... Does the new one just snap in then???

bryaner

Sure does just send it home, you will know when it's there..

epopnomis

You seem to know what you're on about, fairplay..... I'm back being a backyard mechanic.... Who needs those professionals tut tut.... one more question, is there only one o ring that needs to be changed out????

bryaner

Some have three o rings, some two nick the old ones off with a stanley blade and just roll on the new ones, fit the filter in the housing and carefully screw the housing down till around 15 NM (nicely spanner tight). Turn it over on the key a few times without letting it start untill the oil pressure light goes out and after that let it run. Check for any leaks, then turn off and restart keeping an eye on the oil pressure light once it goes out within 1 sec your in bis..

bryaner

And of course make sure you have re filled it with oil

epopnomis

Excellent advice, you must do this job quite a bit, you seem to know your stuff anyway.... These filters seem far superior to the screw in filters that you need that strap wrench, I'll give a it a go and let you know how it goes. Thanks again.

Esel

I'm keeping my fingers crossed....

epopnomis

Well everyone who was involved, have done my first successful oil change and I have to say it was dead easy. She's purring like a kitten.. Glad it all went so well, thanks for everyones advice throughout the process... Greatly appreciated.

Atlantic Dawn

Yes first is the hardest, simple after that. Keep an eye on the oil level and check the sump and filter for leakages over the next couple of days just to be sure nothing is loose.

epopnomis

I'll watch them like a hawk... Cheers

bryaner

Good work your next assignment is doing it blindfolded.;)