how do you change your oil?

1. b7lee L-plater Joined: Jul 2007 stockport Posts: 40 citroen saxo 1.1i mk2 citroen saxo vtr mk2

   #1 3rd August 2008, 17:37

   i am trying to change the oil but i crnt seem to find the drain off value on my mk2 saxo can anyone help ??
2. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #2 3rd August 2008, 17:39

   its on the sump underneath the engine mate, its a plug you need to remove it
3. user_7393 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 North Yorkshire Posts: 4014 Audi A4

   #3 3rd August 2008, 17:40

   I've never changed the oil - I always get it done at my garage....
   
   However, as with any car, should be under the engine, in the middle. Look for a big-ish nut, there won't be any others to mix it up with. Sorry I cant be more help, but like I said, I dont do my own changes!
4. b7lee L-plater Joined: Jul 2007 stockport Posts: 40 citroen saxo 1.1i mk2 citroen saxo vtr mk2

   #4 3rd August 2008, 17:41

   is it like a nut with an allan key fittin to relese it?
5. user_7393 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 North Yorkshire Posts: 4014 Audi A4

   #5 3rd August 2008, 17:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by b7lee is it like a nut with an allan key fittin to relese it?

   
   No, just a bolt you need to undo with a spanner. About 13mm, maybe 15mm.
6. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #6 3rd August 2008, 17:42

   yeah but its not an allan key fitment mate, its a special sump plug key fitment. The keys are about a fiver from halfords and they fit onto a ratchet. Dont try and cut corners and use mole grips wtc as youll prob round it off, and its a bastard to do with a spanner if its been tightened up properly
7. b7lee L-plater Joined: Jul 2007 stockport Posts: 40 citroen saxo 1.1i mk2 citroen saxo vtr mk2

   #7 3rd August 2008, 17:44

   kk thanks alot m8
8. RCD-Performance Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Southampton Posts: 2278

   #8 3rd August 2008, 17:44

   Agree with the above, buy the tool
9. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

   #9 3rd August 2008, 17:48

   Right i always use engine flush when doing the oil.
   -I pour the tin in and run the engine for good 15-20mins.
   -Turn engine off.
   -remove drain plug with container underneath to catch oil.
   -take oil filter off.
   -Leave till all oil is out.
   -Refit drain plug and fit new oil filter.
   -Fill with oil.
   -Take for lil drive then check oil level when cold and top up if needed.
10. RCD-Performance Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Southampton Posts: 2278

    #10 3rd August 2008, 17:51

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