Seat Leon >> 1.0 l, 1.2 l and 1.4 l TSI engines and 1.6 l MPI engines

SEAT Leon Service and Repair Manual / Maintenance / Description of work / Engine oil and oil filter: replace / 1.0 l, 1.2 l and 1.4 l TSI engines and 1.6 l MPI engines

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Puller - 3417-

Maintenance

NOTICE Prevent engine oil from dripping onto components.

Before starting with the generator removal, cover with a cloth.

  • Remove central soundproofing.
  • Unscrew oil filter -arrow- with the puller - 3417- .

NOTICE Observe installation instructions on oil filter! Please observe requirements for disposal.

Maintenance

  • Clean the surface between the seal of the oil filter and the engine.
  • Lightly grease the seal of the new filter.
  • Screw in the new filter by hand and tighten using the puller - 3417- with the specified tightening torque.

Maintenance

At the first oil change, drain the engine oil.

  • Screw out the oil drain plug with the lock seal -1- and discard it.
  • Allow engine oil to drain out.

Maintenance

Please observe requirements for disposal.

  • Screw in the new oil drain plug -3- with a new seal -2- by hand and tighten it with the specified torque.

Maintenance

After the first oil change, drain the engine oil.

  • Screw out the oil drain plug -2- and discard the seal -3-.

NOTICE Continue to use the oil drain plug after the first oil change.

  • Allow engine oil to drain out.

NOTICE Please observe requirements for disposal.

  • Screw in the oil drain plug -2- with a new seal -1- and tighten it with the specified torque.

Maintenance

Maintenance

  • Fit central soundproofing.
  • Top up engine oil.
CAUTION
  • Torque specifications must not be exceeded.
  • Excessive torque can cause leaks in the area of the oil drain plug or even damage.
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