Hi all,

 

I'm just about to do an oil change / replace the cabin filter.

 

I read elsewhere about oil filters not being replaced properly in cbza engines - something about the old oil seal not being replaced. Is this referring to the rubber seal of the oil filter (pictured) being left behind when the old filter is removed and the new one screwing down on top of this?

https://static.onlinetrade.ru/img/fullreviews/24772/16_big.jpg

 

Also, is there a guide on replacing the cabin filter? Is this straightforward?

 

Thanks in advance

Cannot offer specifc advice on the oil filter, not sure what the issue is with that vehicle / engine......................... but I will say EVERYTIME the filter is removed, NEW seals should be fitted.

 

Cabin filter takes 20 secs........actually did mine yesterday, did not think of a guide but will do next time.

 

Slide passenger seat fully back,

then with torch remove "trim" above passenger feet (if fitted, just pulls out)

then you will see the square end of the filter box.....

slide 2 clips towards each other about 1/4 of the length of the housing, then the cover will come down / off.

Pull filter out noting direction fitted,

fit new filter

fit cover and slide locks back into place

refit foot well trim.

Edited 13 December, 20205 yr by UrbanPanzer

20 minutes ago, UrbanPanzer said:

Cannot offer specifc advice on the oil filter, not sure what the issue is with that vehicle / engine......................... but I will say EVERYTIME the filter is removed, NEW seals should be fitted.

 

Cabin filter takes 20 secs........actually did mine yesterday, did not think of a guide but will do next time.

 

Slide passenger seat fully back,

then with torch remove "trim" above passenger feet (if fitted, just pulls out)

then you will see the square end of the filter box.....

slide 2 clips towards each other about 1/4 of the length of the housing, then the cover will come down / off.

Pull filter out noting direction fitted,

fit new filter

fit cover and slide locks back into place

refit foot well trim.

 

Didn't realize it that was easy. That's great and thanks for the quick reply.

 

By "new seal", I presume that means the one already attached to the new filter and that the old filter should come off completely with no parts of it left behind. I.e. new filter seal goes to the metal oil filter housing that the filter screws on to?

 

I've generally ordered a kit from Opie and this just contained the oil filter and oil without any other items.

There's 2 types of cabin filter, one paper and one carbon both are easy to change I found  the carbon filters last a bit better but do cost a bit more, as described in previous post by Unbanpanzer easy to change 

2 hours ago, Murdockman said:

There's 2 types of cabin filter, one paper and one carbon both are easy to change I found  the carbon filters last a bit better but do cost a bit more, as described in previous post by Unbanpanzer easy to change 

That's what I got - a carbon Mann filter. It was about £12.

Just for the benefit of others. 

 

This video talks about the "old o-ring left in" problem that can occur.

 

https://youtu.be/FtosVQJBjtw?t=1008

Sorry if this sounds strange/ silly what is the purpose of the cabin filter?🤔

37 minutes ago, Madvlad65 said:

Sorry if this sounds strange/ silly what is the purpose of the cabin filter?🤔

Stops/prevents small pollen particles entering the cabin which anyone with hayfever or similar allergies would find uncomfortable leading to runny eyes or sneezing which might prove dangerous whilst driving.