Interim 6 month oil change
Discussion
6 months and 3500 miles into my Alpine ownership I thought I'd do an interim oil change. Partly out of curiosity, and partly because I didn't feel great about not changing the oil after running in.
I don't have a ramp, but am well equipped with trolley jacks and axle stands.
Jacked from the rear lifting point with a section of broom handle to protect it from the jack saddle.
One side up on blocks.
About as high as I can get on stands.
Rear stands pick up the lower wishbone mounting point.
Undertray removed with T30 and T40 bolts.
Curious that the OE oil filter is branded Nissan, and the new one branded Samsung!
Took almost 5l to refill the oil. A right PITA with the engine cover rail and very narrow oil filler obstructing funnel access.
I don't have a ramp, but am well equipped with trolley jacks and axle stands.
Jacked from the rear lifting point with a section of broom handle to protect it from the jack saddle.
One side up on blocks.
About as high as I can get on stands.
Rear stands pick up the lower wishbone mounting point.
Undertray removed with T30 and T40 bolts.
Curious that the OE oil filter is branded Nissan, and the new one branded Samsung!
Took almost 5l to refill the oil. A right PITA with the engine cover rail and very narrow oil filler obstructing funnel access.
Ordered from here (part numbers for filter and sump plug washer are listed):
https://renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/?make=1836&mo...
Sump plug is 14mm hex, BTW.
https://renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/?make=1836&mo...
Sump plug is 14mm hex, BTW.
Funnily enough, I did my second interim oil change yesterday and referred back to this thread to check on bolt sizes 
Didn't bother getting the car quite as high this time. Just sitting on the wooden blocks as in the first photo, so no axle stands this time.
The undertray bolts were a bit of a faff though. I think this is the excuse I need to invest in an electric 3/8" ratchet.
Didn't bother getting the car quite as high this time. Just sitting on the wooden blocks as in the first photo, so no axle stands this time.
The undertray bolts were a bit of a faff though. I think this is the excuse I need to invest in an electric 3/8" ratchet.
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