Sump bolt 2.2 DTi. Doing Oil change.

[Ross DTi 2.2]

Can anybody help me with a couple of questions as I'm changing my oil and filter at the weekend?

1. Size of sump bolt. Is it recessed requiring a socket or will an adjustable spanner do the job?

2. Is the sump bolt accessable without removing the plastic engine undertray?


I'm using Valvoline SynPower fully sunthetic 5W-40 oil. I've used this on my cars in the past and have had no problems. Its certified for VAG/BMW/Merc and Opel longlife service intervals so the 10k miles I do between changes should be no problem.

Thanks.

Ross.

[690lee1]

hi,
i beleive its a torx t40 bit for sump plug (sump plug has a rubber 'o' ring unlike the usual brass washer too)
the undertray needs to come off too cheers 690lee1

[plasma]

Nice info but i think he'd of done it by now, date on that post was 24th October 2006! hee hee

[Ross DTi 2.2]

hi,
i beleive its a torx t40 bit for sump plug (sump plug has a rubber 'o' ring unlike the usual brass washer too)
the undertray needs to come off too cheers 690lee1

I've done it (a couple of times ) now but thanks for taking the time to post a reply.

[eaglepva]

Hi mate, did you have to remove the undertray to change the oil?

[Ross DTi 2.2]

If I remember correctly, I did remove the undertray. I haven't owned that car for about 2 and a half years so it's a struggle to remember.