Scott Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've never serviced a diesel car, just want to make sure I'm not missing anything important out. Oil, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, Air filter. Is there anything else that should be automatically added to the list? Car is a MK3 2.2 ST Mondeo. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 May as well do a cabin (pollen) filter whilst your at it, these tend to get missed all to often. Plus remember is specific oil in those, 5w30 Semi Synthetic. Although I think now it has been classed as Fully Synthetic now as it contains to many Synthetic 'bits'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 May as well do a cabin (pollen) filter whilst your at it, these tend to get missed all to often. Plus remember is specific oil in those, 5w30 Semi Synthetic. Although I think now it has been classed as Fully Synthetic now as it contains to many Synthetic 'bits'! Ideal, thanks. I generally just go with the opie recommendation so hopefully they will have it covered. Pollen filter is a good shout. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Just to add, I think there is a special tool for removing the oil filter (going from memory). It's at the front of the engine in from underneath. In a black plastic screw on thing, if I remember right, there is a allen key socket to drain the oil out before removing the actual canister that contains the paper element type oil filter inside. And stick a new sump plug washer on too! EDIT: When I say special tool, i mean a decent pair of large opening grips tend to work but there is a special socket adapter thingy that can be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 And stick a new sump plug washer on too! Give me some credit EDIT: When I say special tool, i mean a decent pair of large opening grips tend to work but there is a special socket adapter thingy that can be used. So is it not just a normal filter then? It is the internal element that is replaced? With over-tightened filters I always just used a screwdriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Don't hold me 100% but pretty sure they are paper filters that are pulled out of the casing. You'll know what I mean when you get it. In fact, here it is... This says 2.0 tdci but its the same. Looking at it, you can use a normal socket on the filter. [video=youtube;L--kaIb5GoI] Around 2.30 mins shows you the oil filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Don't hold me 100% but pretty sure they are paper filters that are pulled out of the casing. You'll know what I mean when you get it. In fact, here it is... This says 2.0 tdci but its the same. Looking at it, you can use a normal socket on the filter. Around 2.30 mins shows you the oil filter. Spot on mate, thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Enjoy getting an arm covered in dirty engine oil when you un-screw the filter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Enjoy getting an arm covered in dirty engine oil when you un-screw the filter! At least it won't be the subframe like it is when doing the Sup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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