Oil change - mk1 ford focus howto?

[maxp]

Hi guys, is there a howto anywhere on changing the oil on a mk1 focus?

I have a 2.0 petrol variant and would really like a pictoral guide.

Failing that, do I have to remove any arch liners etc or is it a simple case of jacking the car up and sliding under it.

Any tips appreciated!

[neiljohnson]

Straight forward enough job no trays require removal just a sump plug (13mm) & the oil filter which is on the rear drivers side of the engine above the driveshaft

[maxp]

Thanks for the tips Neil.

Did it last night, all went well.

The only thing I found was a bit tricky was getting to the oil filter, as it's mounted on the 'back' of the engine.

I know there are tonnes of different tools available for removing them, can anyone suggest the best one for this particular scenario?

[neiljohnson]

Big set of grips

[wiliferus]

I've always used one of those chain filter grips, they've never failed me yet.

[Viperz888]

In a pinch, you can hammer a long screwdriver through the oil filter, and then use that to turn them.
Use your spare screwdriver, and prepare to get messy, oil will get everywhere!

[Rickyy]

Never had to use tools to remove the filter on either of mine. Tighten them by hand, undo them by hand.