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Removing the Oil Filter from an Opel Mokka

Model: Vauxhall Mokka Mokka A - Years 2012-2019
Part: Oil filter

Do you want to carry out maintenance on your Opel Mokka without spending money on labour? Let's see in this video how to effectively remove the oil filter yourself. First, lift the bonnet and secure it. Once you locate the oil filter housing, use a socket spanner to unscrew the large central bolt on the filter housing. Remove the cap from the filter housing, extract the used filter, and fit the new one. Close the oil filter housing with the appropriate cap, check the maintenance performed for safety, and close the engine compartment lid.

Updated on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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