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Replacing the Oil Filter and Engine Oil in a Renault Clio

Model: Renault Clio MK 3, Clio 3, Clio III - Years 2005-2013
Part: Oil filter

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove the oil filter from a third-generation Renault Clio, and in the meantime, you will also change the oil. First, open the bonnet of your car and remove the engine protection cover; also open the oil cap to allow the oil to drain out more quickly. Next, lift the vehicle and drain the engine oil by removing the oil sump. The filter is located in the engine compartment: disengage the intake duct by hand and remove the solenoid valve; unscrew by hand counter-clockwise and remove the filter!

Updated on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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