Just wondering if anybody has done an oil & filter change themselves on a 4x4 yet.

I'm interested to know how accessible the oil filter is.. not much seems visible from above.

Which engine

I had an early oil change done on my 4x4 TA - 6000-odd miles - and it was put on a garage lift and had the sump guard removed.

Gonna do same

triumph7 said:

Gonna do same

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I'm sure you're right - going 18000 miles on the first fill of oil just seems a false economy to me.

TA engine. Can't see the oil filter?

Shaston said:

TA engine. Can't see the oil filter?

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It's towards the top/rear left on the cam cover looking from the front; also the dipstick, which unscrews.

babbo_umbro said:

It's towards the top/rear left on the cam cover looking from the front; also the dipstick, which unscrews.

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Whoops, sorry, read "filler" rather than "filter" - can't see the filter either.

Have a look at:


http://www.italiaspeed.com/2010/cars/others/fiat_powertrain/02/twinair/1802.html


It appears to be at the back of the engine in the middle, but accessible from the right.

jbanfie said:

Have a look at:


http://www.italiaspeed.com/2010/cars/others/fiat_powertrain/02/twinair/1802.html


It appears to be at the back of the engine in the middle, but accessible from the right.

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Thank you, that explains all. Quite DIY friendly in fact.

Also, interesting to see the engine minus its cover.