S40 (New) General : - 2.0i self servicing question

StatusRed · Sep 29th, 2018, 18:31

I'm going to service my car in the next few weeks (found a ramp hire place near Glasgow).

Just wondering what size socket the sump plug is? Just want to be sure I have the right socket before I book a time in with the ramp hire guy.

Thanks!

Clan · Sep 29th, 2018, 19:49

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Originally Posted by StatusRed

I'm going to service my car in the next few weeks (found a ramp hire place near Glasgow).

Just wondering what size socket the sump plug is? Just want to be sure I have the right socket before I book a time in with the ramp hire guy.

Thanks!

13mm AF … you need to renew the sump plug each time , it comes with a new seal .. ( A Ford idea ) If you change the air filter make sure you change the foam breather sponge piece in the bottom of the air filter housing as well.

x DTR x · Sep 29th, 2018, 20:17

Foam insert? I have 2.0l D, should i have one of these and which breather pipe?

Clan · Sep 29th, 2018, 21:12

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Originally Posted by x DTR x

Foam insert? I have 2.0l D, should i have one of these and which breather pipe?

No , only on the petrol ...

x DTR x · Sep 29th, 2018, 21:47

Oh ok, thanks.

StatusRed · Sep 30th, 2018, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Clan

13mm AF … you need to renew the sump plug each time , it comes with a new seal .. ( A Ford idea ) If you change the air filter make sure you change the foam breather sponge piece in the bottom of the air filter housing as well.

Cheers cheers!

Got a part number for the breather sponge if a K&N air filter doesn't come with one? Planning to do this separately as access is only needed from the top so I could do that whenever.

StatusRed · Oct 15th, 2018, 14:18

Confirming it was a 13mm spanner! Very easy oil change using a hired car lift

Welton · Oct 15th, 2018, 16:43

The hardest part of the oil change is faffing about with the undertray, why don't they fit small 'door' for you to reach the sump nut. After the first 4 years from new the undertray fixings begin failing and need replacing with a combination of cable ties, washers, anything....

StatusRed · Oct 15th, 2018, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Welton

The hardest part of the oil change is faffing about with the undertray, why don't they fit small 'door' for you to reach the sump nut. After the first 4 years from new the undertray fixings begin failing and need replacing with a combination of cable ties, washers, anything....

I actually added an undertray as the non turbo petrols don't come with them, took me maybe 2 minutes to take it off. Not a big deal imo and I appreciate the bit of protection it gives!

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On another note, does anyone have a part number for this breather sponge??

Clan · Oct 16th, 2018, 10:02

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Originally Posted by statusred

i actually added an undertray as the non turbo petrols don't come with them, took me maybe 2 minutes to take it off. Not a big deal imo and i appreciate the bit of protection it gives!

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on another note, does anyone have a part number for this breather sponge??

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Sep 29th, 2018, 18:31	#1
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:59 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	2.0i self servicing question I'm going to service my car in the next few weeks (found a ramp hire place near Glasgow). Just wondering what size socket the sump plug is? Just want to be sure I have the right socket before I book a time in with the ramp hire guy. Thanks! __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

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x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Foam insert? I have 2.0l D, should i have one of these and which breather pipe? __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Sep 29th, 2018, 21:47	#5
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Oh ok, thanks. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Oct 15th, 2018, 14:18	#7
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:59 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Confirming it was a 13mm spanner! Very easy oil change using a hired car lift __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Oct 15th, 2018, 16:43	#8
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	The hardest part of the oil change is faffing about with the undertray, why don't they fit small 'door' for you to reach the sump nut. After the first 4 years from new the undertray fixings begin failing and need replacing with a combination of cable ties, washers, anything.... __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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