Engine oil change leon cupra

cupra-c_ya

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This is a guide for changing the oil on a leon cupra (should apply to the cupra R models also 2001>) Having never changed the oil on any of my cars in the past I thought I would give this a go, surprisingly it is not that difficult to do.
I thought I would do up a guide for all other people who want to attempt doing thier own interim oil changes, its a guide for all you amateur D.I.Yers out there!

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Getting Ready

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Steps:
1. Gather necessary tools and materials (refer to the Items needed list below). If you plan to change your oil regularly, consider investing in jack stands/car ramps, a socket set and an oil drain pan.

2. Run the car's engine for 5-10 minutes before you drain the oil. Warm oil drains faster than cold oil.

3. Park the car on a level surface, engage the hand brake and turn off the engine. If your car has a low clearance, raise it by driving it onto a ramp or by jacking it up and supporting it securely.

4. Open the bonnet and place the new oil and funnel on top of the engine to ensure that you won't forget to add oil afterwards (an expensive mistake that many do-it-yourselfers make!).




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Warnings:
Make sure the car is securely supported before you crawl underneath.

You will need two jack stands to support the front of your car after jacking it up or you can use car ramps. Never get under a car that is supported only by a jack! A pair of jack stands costs about £10 from halfords or ramps cost about £20+ (If using car ramps you will need to drive your car up on some bricks to avoid the low clearance on the front bumper)

Items needed:

1. car jack, axle stands X2 or a pair of car ramps

2. Engine oil (I used quantum synta gold 5w-40 from GSF costing £30 for 5 litres)

3. Oil filter (GSF costing about £4)

4. Oil sump plug and washer (Dealer costing 0.95p +vat)

5. Oil drain pan (halfords) or a old washing up bowl is ideal.

6. Oil filter removal wrench (halfords)

7. Oil funnel

8. 19mm socket for removing old and fitting new sump plug and washer

9. T25 star bit for X4 screws on engine cover

10. posidrive screwdriver for X3 screws on engine cover



Draining the Oil and Changing the Oil Filter

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Steps:
1. Crawl under the car once it is securely supported.

2. Remove the engine cover which is attached to the bottom of the front bumper, this has X4 star T25 screws and X3 posidrive screws holding it on. dont be daunted by removing this as it is very simple and does not take long to do. (see pics #1 & #2 for engine cover)

3. Locate the oil drain sump plug on the underside of the engine, usually near the front center of the car, this is located on the side of the sump (see pic #3 for sump plug location)

4. Place the oil drain pan under the plug and loosen the plug with a 19mm socket wrench. Remember: turn counterclockwise to remove bolts.

5. Remove the plug by hand. Be prepared for the rush of hot oil!

6. Let the oil drain into the pan. Dispose of the old oil sump plug.

7. Reposition the pan, if necessary, to catch all the dripping oil.

8. Wipe off the drain plug and the plug opening when the oil finishes draining, it will drip for hours if you leave it! wait about 1/2 hour or 1 hour to get the majority of the oil out.


9. Install the new sump plug & washer. Always start threading any bolts or screws by hand to prevent cross threading.

10. Tighten with a 19mm socket. Be careful not to overtighten the plug.

11. Locate the existing oil filter. Oil filters are usually on the side of the engine, you will see the oil filter when you take the engine cover off and look up.

12. Position the oil pan underneath the filter to catch any remaining oil.

13. Use an adjustable oil filter wrench to unscrew the old oil filter (Best to do this whilst under the car)

14. Use a rag to wipe the area where the filter mounts to the engine. Make sure the rubber seal of the old filter is not stuck to the engine.

15. Use some new oil to lightly coat the rubber seal of the new filter.

16. Screw the new filter into place by hand. It's usually not necessary to tighten the oil filter with the oil filter wrench, but have it at the ready if you're grip's not strong (or large) enough.

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Tips:
Wear gloves to remove the plug if it's hot.

It's always best to replace the oil drain sump plug & washer.

Use the right size wrench or socket. Don't use an adjustable wrench: you can strip the bolt.


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Warnings:
Handle hot engine oil with extreme care.

Be careful when removing the old oil filter. It's full of oil.

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Installing New Oil and Cleaning Up

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Steps:
1. Locate the oil filler cap on top of the engine. Remove it. (If your car is on ramps dont drive it off before re filling with engine oil)

2. Place the funnel in the opening and pour in the new oil, it is best to add the oil bit by bit as to not overfill.

3. Replace the cap when you're finished.

4. Run the engine for a minute, then check the dipstick. Add more oil if necessary.

5. Check the area around the oil drain plug and the filter for oil leaks. Tighten the plug or oil filter if you find leakage.

6. Use rags and newspapers to wipe away excess oil.

7. Pour the used oil into a plastic container after the used oil cools.

8. Replace the engine cover X4 star T25 screws and X3 posidrive screws.

8. Dispose the used oil properly: Take it to a recycling center, Don't pour it down the sewer!




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Warnings:
Handle hot engine oil with extreme caution.

Only dispose of used motor oil and filters at authorized locations.

Please take note that I dont take any responsability if things dont go according to plan whilst following this guide, nor do I take responsability for any harm or injury caused, as per guides rules.

Please dont ask questions on this guide, if you have any please private message me only, thanks
 
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medadgotacupra

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hey guys i know this has nothing to do with this particular forum but how do i get an avatar/picture for my account?
 

wayncast

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sump plug??

I'm glad i found this thread, handy guide. well done :clap:

I looked at the photo you took of your sump plug.
I took mine out last night (with major great effort from dad along with a hammer and chisel!!:cry:) and it was a fair size fatter than the one in your photo.

I got another one today from specialist cars vw aberdeen, and it looks identical to your illustrated one. is there another plug that I've taken out that i really shouldnt have?? :confused:
 

cupra-c_ya

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I'm glad i found this thread, handy guide. well done :clap:

I looked at the photo you took of your sump plug.
I took mine out last night (with major great effort from dad along with a hammer and chisel!!:cry:) and it was a fair size fatter than the one in your photo.

I got another one today from specialist cars vw aberdeen, and it looks identical to your illustrated one. is there another plug that I've taken out that i really shouldnt have?? :confused:

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if you took the sump plug out from the picture shown above then you have the right one, someone has most probably used a similar vag sump plug that is too big, I hope it has not fooked up the threading.

cheers ;-)
 

wayncast

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Cheers for the reply min.

I got the right plug in the end. Found out that the sump box/plug is from a Volkswagen Passat. Not sure if this is common knowledge but if some gadgie is having the same perdicament then I'm glad I could help!! :cam:
 

big jamie-boy

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cool mate cant get any clearer than that.i can go and do mine at the weekend now as it is starting too look like guiness thanx
 

F4

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This is some awesome stuff, will definitely try it the next time cheers buddy!!
 
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