Make sure that the filter housing screws on right. Mine screwed on tight, had no leak, but I noticed it was not flush with the engine. Removed it, repopped the filter element into the hole, and it screwed on flush (you can tell cause it will start to make plastic creaking noises as you overtighten it). Must've gotten stuck on the o-ring or something prior.
The oil filter seats right back in the engine bay and tucked up Infront of the xrossmember. I won't say it can't be done but it's easier to jack it up.
Hi Sorry to ask but I am doing a service on my smart 1.0 non-turb0. How much torque on the oil drain plug and oil filter please because I cannot seem to find them. Thanks in advance
Make sure that the filter housing screws on right. Mine screwed on tight, had no leak, but I noticed it was not flush with the engine. Removed it, repopped the filter element into the hole, and it screwed on flush (you can tell cause it will start to make plastic creaking noises as you overtighten it). Must've gotten stuck on the o-ring or something prior.
Did you need to jack the car up or can it be done from lying underneath like the 451? Thanks.
The oil filter seats right back in the engine bay and tucked up Infront of the xrossmember. I won't say it can't be done but it's easier to jack it up.
Hi Sorry to ask but I am doing a service on my smart 1.0 non-turb0. How much torque on the oil drain plug and oil filter please because I cannot seem to find them. Thanks in advance
Sump plug should be the same at 50 Nm. I will check the filter.
@@mvautomotive7092 Thanks however I am seeing 50NM as a bit too much torque. My W212 mercedes requires 30