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How to Replace the Oil Filter in the Seat Leon

Model: Seat Leon 1P - Years 2005-2013
Part: Engine oil

Open the car's bonnet, pull the dipstick, and lift it on the ramp. Open the breather and let the engine oil drain out. Now unscrew and replace the oil filter. Remember to place a tray to collect the draining residue. Clean the oil filter seat from impurities and then proceed with the replacement. Install the new oil filter according to the manufacturer's instructions, and close everything according to the previous steps. Now lower the car from the ramp and top up the engine oil to the correct level.

Updated on 11 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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