oil change 75 cdti

robertpaulsmith · 12th September 2009, 21:21

hi guys,can somebody help me,i have just purchased my dream car a 75 cdti clasic 05 plate,and i would like to do a oil change myself,even though it has a good service record,i know there is a shield under the engine bay and to save time and effort at oil change time i thought about cutting a hole in the cover where the drain plug is located big enough to get tool in to do job,then make a plate to cover the hole,has anyone else tried this and any info would be good.you can reply to my email if you wish, [email protected] thanks

Zeb · 12th September 2009, 21:31

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Originally Posted by robertpaulsmith

hi guys,can somebody help me,i have just purchased my dream car a 75 cdti clasic 05 plate,and i would like to do a oil change myself,even though it has a good service record,i know there is a shield under the engine bay and to save time and effort at oil change time i thought about cutting a hole in the cover where the drain plug is located big enough to get tool in to do job,then make a plate to cover the hole,has anyone else tried this and any info would be good.you can reply to my email if you wish, [email protected] thanks

I got the garage to cut a hole...then never used it as I bought a Pela 6000 oil extraction pump that one uses through the dipstick tube....much less messy!

Raistlin · 12th September 2009, 21:49

I agree with Zeb, vacuum oil extraction is so much easier and less messy.

With the filter being so high up on the engine there's just no need to get under the car

Also, if you don't have the correct socket for removing the oil filter cap, be VERY careful as it is easily cracked.

75tourercse · 12th September 2009, 21:55

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

I agree with Zeb, vacuum oil extraction is so much easier and less messy.

With the filter being so high up on the engine there's just no need to get under the car

Also, if you don't have the correct socket for removing the oil filter cap, be VERY careful as it is easily cracked.

Yeah i agree, i think its a size 32, big thing..

davidm_uk · 13th September 2009, 13:40

A Pela pump is much the easiest way to go, many garages are now using these as it saves them time. I got mine from here

http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/tools...p1004535.bhtml

When removing the old oil filter make sure you cover the alternator with a plastic bag and some old rags to soak up any oil that WILL spill. Oil in the alternator is a very quick way to kill it!

T-Cut · 13th September 2009, 15:48

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Originally Posted by robertpaulsmith

[SIZE=3] i thought about cutting a hole in the cover - - - -

Cutting holes in the under-engine panel would defeat one of the functions it performs - noise reduction. I'd follow the advice being given on the Pella, they're great. And you can do other jobs with it too!

TC

tcox1975 · 16th December 2009, 17:39

Is this something anyone could do, I mean a oil change in this method?

how do we know how much comes out and how much to put back in again?

does it really get sucked out of the dip stick entry?

Rolled1 · 16th December 2009, 21:18

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Originally Posted by tcox1975

Is this something anyone could do, I mean a oil change in this method?

how do we know how much comes out and how much to put back in again?

does it really get sucked out of the dip stick entry?

It really couldnt be any simpler,as easy as checking the oil.
The manual says 6.2L capacity, I would put in between 5.5-5.8L,warm it up and re-check the dipstick again,last time I changed mine I decanted the old oil(dont forget to drain the oil filter housing too)into bottles,there was exactly 6L.Good luck

peelaaa · 16th December 2009, 21:31

Yes, the pela 6000 is a great way to extract the oil. I have used mine 4 times and as long as the oil is warm it doesn't take too long. In fact changing the oil and filter on the diesel is the easiest of any cars I have owned.
Financially it is worthwhile.

David Lawrence · 17th December 2009, 06:05

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Originally Posted by peelaaa

Yes, the pela 6000 is a great way to extract the oil. I have used mine 4 times and as long as the oil is warm it doesn't take too long. In fact changing the oil and filter on the diesel is the easiest of any cars I have owned.
Financially it is worthwhile.

From a simplcity point of view you're probably right and if you do a high mileage, but the last time I took my undertray off I was able to detect a water leak, which I'd probably have missed if I hadnt removed it. As our cars are only getting older I'd tend to stick to doing it the hard way and use it as a timely opportunity to have a look for other problems while under there. Mine only needs doing once a year, and I time it to be done just before the MOT so i need a look around underneath anyway.

I did however do the spyhole mod on the plenums

12th September 2009, 21:21	#1
robertpaulsmith Newbie rover 75 cdti clasic Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	oil change 75 cdti hi guys,can somebody help me,i have just purchased my dream car a 75 cdti clasic 05 plate,and i would like to do a oil change myself,even though it has a good service record,i know there is a shield under the engine bay and to save time and effort at oil change time i thought about cutting a hole in the cover where the drain plug is located big enough to get tool in to do job,then make a plate to cover the hole,has anyone else tried this and any info would be good.you can reply to my email if you wish, [email protected] thanks

12th September 2009, 21:49	#3
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I agree with Zeb, vacuum oil extraction is so much easier and less messy. With the filter being so high up on the engine there's just no need to get under the car Also, if you don't have the correct socket for removing the oil filter cap, be VERY careful as it is easily cracked.

13th September 2009, 13:40	#5
davidm_uk Regular poster R75 CDTi Saloon (53 reg) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Posts: 78 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	A Pela pump is much the easiest way to go, many garages are now using these as it saves them time. I got mine from here http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/tools...p1004535.bhtml When removing the old oil filter make sure you cover the alternator with a plastic bag and some old rags to soak up any oil that WILL spill. Oil in the alternator is a very quick way to kill it!

16th December 2009, 17:39	#7
tcox1975 Avid contributor Rover 75 Petrol 2 ltr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pulborough -West Sussex Posts: 187 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is this something anyone could do, I mean a oil change in this method? how do we know how much comes out and how much to put back in again? does it really get sucked out of the dip stick entry?

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peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	Yes, the pela 6000 is a great way to extract the oil. I have used mine 4 times and as long as the oil is warm it doesn't take too long. In fact changing the oil and filter on the diesel is the easiest of any cars I have owned. Financially it is worthwhile.