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Replacing Engine Oil and Oil Filter

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Engine oil

Open the rear bonnet and lift the engine cover panel. Pull out the engine oil dipstick and insert the tube fully to extract the used oil with the appropriate device. Once the oil has been extracted, lift the vehicle on a hydraulic lift, unscrew the oil filter, and apply the new one after coating the gasket with oil (do not exceed the tightening torque); since the vehicle needs to be lifted for the filter replacement, you can drain the oil by unscrewing the sump plug. At this point, fill the engine with new oil according to the SAE specifications and the quantities indicated in the user and maintenance manual.

Updated on 4 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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