You want to change the oil filter on your Peugeot 208 but you cannot locate it? But the oil filter turns out to be a wearing part that need replace regularly to properly maintain your car. It is therefore advisable to replace it when you emptying of your Peugeot 208.
Thus on this article we will start by presenting you when to change the oil filter on Peugeot 208. Then we will show you where the oil filter is on your Peugeot 208. Finally if you wish we will briefly explain the method to change the oil filter on Peugeot 208.
When to change the oil filter on Peugeot 208?
As stated, the oil filter is a wearing part that must be changed regularly because its role is to clean the engine oil your Peugeot 208. The purpose of the latter is to lubricate the engine components. So in the hypothesis where the circulating oil is blocked by particles, it may block certain items and your car will no longer be able to function properly. Also when the oil filter is clogged so in order not to block the oil injection which would risk generating overheating, a valve will allow the unfiltered oil to be injected inside the engine. But this risks clogging the engine and then deteriorating it quite quickly.
So it is for these reasons that it is necessary to change the oil filter once a year or around 20 000 km . We advise you to think about it when you do emptying of your Peugeot 208. You can benefit from attractive rates which will include the oil change as well as the replacement of the oil filter. If you want more information you can consult the tutorial on the price of an oil change for Peugeot 208 .
Where is the oil filter on Peugeot 208?
First you should know that unlike fuel, engine oil is reusable. Your car has a reservoir also called an oil pan which will be pumped in order to circulate the oil inside the engine. Then the oil will be collected inside the tank, it's a closed circuit . However, by circulating the oil will clean the engine of particles emitted by wear and friction between the various metal parts. This is why, to be able to recycle it, the oil filter of your Peugeot 208 must is close to the engine block towards the oil pan. Therefore this will filter the oil before it gets inside the engine. The filter is generally easy to access, however depending on the year of your car, you may need to remove the air duct just above it.
If necessary we suggest you consult the maintenance guide for your Peugeot 208 which will tell you what to do to gain access to your vehicle's oil filter.
How to replace the oil filter on Peugeot 208?
If you want to change the oil filter on your Peugeot 208 you will have to find a new oil filter with the same characteristics. To do this, you can consult the maintenance guide for your Peugeot 208. Generally, you can find filters between 10 and 25 € on online sales sites. Then be aware that when replacing the filter it would be advisable to change the engine oil at the same time. Otherwise you run the risk of clogging the new filter prematurely.
So with regard to the oil filter, you will need to equip yourself an oil filter wrench, a clean cloth et a collection basin. Start by opening the hood of your Peugeot 208, locate the oil filter, unscrew the oil filter from its support. Be careful, the used oil filter will be soaked in oil, use the container to empty it. This oil is particularly polluting and must be collected by a professional, so you can give it to a garage or to a recycling center.
Then clean the filter support with the clean cloth. After that change the previous one with the new one and put the filter back to its original location. Finally, once everything is reconnected, start the engine for a few moments so as to check if there is no sealing problem et also check the gauge to check if the oil level is still good.
To finish: in order to keep your Peugeot 208 operational, it's important to maintain it well. To do this, it is strongly recommended to change the oil filter every year. You can do it during the annual oil change of your vehicle at a garage or do it on your own.
If at the same time you also want change the fuel filter do not hesitate to consult the following tutorial which will tell you where is the fuel filter of your Peugeot 208 .
If you want to read other tutorials on the Peugeot 208, you can consult our other pages on the Peugeot 208.
