Help with an oil change please

Hi everyone

I have just bought a y reg 1.9jtd multipla and want to do an oil change tomorrow.

Got the oil, flush and filter but i cant seen where the drain plug is?

Any help on the following would be greatly appreciated:

1. Size of tool needed for drian plug?

2. Location of drain plug e.g. 50cm back from centre of bumper and 50cm towards the passenger side??

Many thanks

The drain plug should be (if it's like my W-reg) on the back lower edge of the oil sump. It's a relatively large hexagonal affair with a big allen key (hexagonal) hole in it.
You could use a socket to undo the drain plug or a large allen key. I purchased a Fiat drain plug key from my local accessory shop. It has 10 and 12mm allen 'keys' on each end.

Tip - run the engine for a few minutes first to warm the oil up or take it for a drive for a mile or so. It'll run out faster than if it's cold and more sludge will run out with it. Have plenty of newspaper/rags handy for any spillage though and wear rubber/latex gloves. Diesel oil stains very well!

sorry if i'm being stupid but.....the sump being the big silver lump on the drivers side just back from the oil filter?

thanks for the help

also........as i'm lying on the floor facing the underside of the engine does the drain plug jurn anti-clockwise to undo?

thanks again

Yes the sump is the one on the driver's side with the flat (sloping) bottom. The uneven one on the passenger side is the gearbox.

If you're laid on your back looking up at it - the drain plug will undo anti-clockwise. Just turn it with the socket enough to loosen it and then do the rest with your fingers. Keep pressure on the head of the bung while you're undoing it. When the plug stops coming out of the hole and just turns without doing anything - whip it away - don't drop it into the bucket or you'll end up fishing around for it. A new sealing washer is usually recommended but not always neccessary if the old one looks Ok - but for a few pence - replace it.

Really appreciate the help

Many thanks