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How to Change the Engine Oil and Filter on a Dacia Sandero

Model: Dacia Sandero B8 - Years 2012-2020
Part: Engine oil

If you want to carry out a DIY oil and filter change on this vehicle, follow the instructions and guidelines provided here. After raising the vehicle and opening the bonnet, remove the screws securing the soundproofing panel located under the engine. Then locate the oil drain plug and the filter next to it. Unscrew the plug, ensuring you have a container on the floor to collect the used oil. Next, use the appropriate spanner to unscrew the filter and replace it with the new one, always ensuring to replace the seal first. Finally, close the oil drain plug and return to the engine bay to refill the system with new lubricant.

Updated on 9 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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