Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Engine Oil and Filter Replacement

Model: Renault Clio MK 2, Clio 2 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Oil filter

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Position the front of the vehicle on suitable axle stands to facilitate access to the oil sump; remove the dipstick and unscrew the filler cap to aid drainage; place a container under the oil sump and unscrew the plug to drain the used oil; once drained, re-screw the plug with a new washer; then proceed to replace the oil filter located at the front of the engine, near the alternator: use a metal strap wrench; then insert the new filter after coating the gasket with oil without exceeding the tightening torque.

Finally, fill the engine with clean oil until reaching the maximum level.


Updated on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Replacing the Oil Filter and Engine Oil in a Renault Clio
Replacing the Oil Filter and Engine Oil in a Renault Clio
Renault Clio (2005-2013 / Clio 3, MK 3, Clio III) 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 t…
How to Perform Routine Maintenance on a Renault Clio 4?
How to Perform Routine Maintenance on a Renault Clio 4?
Renault Clio (2012-2019 / Clio IV, Clio 4, MK 4) Routine maintenance is equivalent to a service or inspection. This task involves changing the engine oil and the oil, air, and pollen filters. Start …
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Renault Clio (2005-2013 / Clio 3, MK 3, Clio III) Open the front bonnet and locate the oil filter: it is situated at the front, near the alternator. Position an oil collection tray under the oil sump…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Set the Clock on a Renault Master 3

This guide shows you how to set a new time on a Renault Master 3. Start by turning on the instrument cluster of the vehicle without starting the engine. Next, using the end of the right-hand steering column stalk, scroll through the options on the display until you reach 'set time', then press the down arrow button to make the displayed time blink. Once this is done, press and hold the down arrow button to change the hour, which you can adjust using the two arrow buttons at the end of the stalk. Once the correct hour is set, press and hold the down arrow button again to move to the minutes. After setting the correct time, restart the vehicle.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos