oil filler

[nickbell69]

Now this might be possibly the stupidest question asked on here but bear with me.
I am planning to change the oil on my 1.9dci and just wondering where does fresh oil go in?
Have had a good look and only place i can see is the dipstick hole. Is this right? I know size isn't everything but seems to me getting almost 5 litres in there could take a while

[DJC013]

Hello, yes you do put it down the dipstick hole. You have to pour it slowly (it takes a while !) and once you have about 4 litres in it, then wait about 5-10 minutes for the oil to drain into the sump. Then you can start it up, check the level once it has run up, and then add more if required. Hope this helps, regards Damian.

[terry_mccann]

my mechanic used used a filling can with an extremely thin and long neck.....took him about 3 mins to get in 4,8 litres.....

[nickbell69]

Cheers guys i'll be doing it tomorrow in the nice weather!!!!

[WebCode]

Or pull the rubber pipe of the righthand side of the oil seperator (where the dipstick is) ensuring that the other end is still attached to the block.. Fill through the pipe directly into the sump. You won't have to wait to check the level..

That is the recommended way of doing it at the dealership..

[anth_dci]

i used a home made funnel (pop bottle turned upside down with the bottom cut off) had it filled up quite quickly.

[nickbell69]

Well changed the oil today and apart from the satisfaction of doing it myself i think from now on it'll be going in to a garage. Yet another job made difficult by Renault

[anth_dci]

how did you find it hard mate? hardest bit i found was getting at the oil filter, but once i had the chain round it it was no bother.

[nickbell69]

yep that oil filter was put there by same guy that designed the headlight change method. I dint have a chain as i foolishly thought the adjustable wrench i had would do the job. It did in the end but so tight to get in there.
Also filled it before reading webcodes post and not good through the dipstick hole it kept backing up so you had to put it in really slow.
Never again i think.