2.0 diesel oil filter

Nic-cleanthi · 26th October 2016, 16:13

If I had hair, I'd pull it out.....

I understand that there are two different types of oil filter that exist for my 2002. Diesel.

Is there any way of identifying which one I need by entering the reg no or even vin no?

Also how essential is it to change the o rings on the filter cap?

Never realised there were so many variables for an oil change.....

TomRS · 26th October 2016, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Nic-cleanthi

If I had hair, I'd pull it out.....

I understand that there are two different types of oil filter that exist for my 2002. Diesel.

Is there any way of identifying which one I need by entering the reg no or even vin no?

Also how essential is it to change the o rings on the filter cap?

Never realised there were so many variables for an oil change.....

Its the paper type filter.. i have never seen more than one option (not including ones from different manufacturers)
As for the o-ring you will get a replacement in the oil filter box that you buy from your local parts place.
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/MG...3785be8&000231

Hopefully that link works.

KRISTLEE · 26th October 2016, 17:10

The filter cap can be a pain to remove if the previous person has done it up too tight also, a 36mm (iirc) socket is perfect for the job.

COLVERT · 26th October 2016, 19:43

As above ,only ever seen one kind of filter.

O rings ??????? Never changed one yet.

The cap ring is only under gentle compression so seems to just keep on working. It's not how tight you do up the cap that makes this seal work.

It is under exactly the same SIDEWAYS pressure all the way down as you tighten the cap. All you need is for the cap to be tight enough not to unscrew by itself. Tighter is NOT better,---

Mike Noc · 26th October 2016, 21:44

If the cap is tight you'll need a surface drive socket - a 6 or 12 point may damage the cap - they are relatively soft.

26th October 2016, 16:13	#1
Nic-cleanthi Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Worthing Posts: 22 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2.0 diesel oil filter If I had hair, I'd pull it out..... I understand that there are two different types of oil filter that exist for my 2002. Diesel. Is there any way of identifying which one I need by entering the reg no or even vin no? Also how essential is it to change the o rings on the filter cap? Never realised there were so many variables for an oil change.....

26th October 2016, 17:10	#3
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	The filter cap can be a pain to remove if the previous person has done it up too tight also, a 36mm (iirc) socket is perfect for the job. __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

26th October 2016, 19:43	#4
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	As above ,only ever seen one kind of filter. O rings ??????? Never changed one yet. The cap ring is only under gentle compression so seems to just keep on working. It's not how tight you do up the cap that makes this seal work. It is under exactly the same SIDEWAYS pressure all the way down as you tighten the cap. All you need is for the cap to be tight enough not to unscrew by itself. Tighter is NOT better,---

26th October 2016, 21:44	#5
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,549 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	If the cap is tight you'll need a surface drive socket - a 6 or 12 point may damage the cap - they are relatively soft.