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How to Replace the Oil Filter on a Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Oil filter

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How do you replace the engine oil filter on a Smart Fortwo? Open the car's tailgate and pull up the engine bay release lever. Lift the car on a jack and unscrew the bolt from the oil sump; drain the liquid into a container (you can suction the oil if you have the right tool).

Using a socket, unscrew the large fastening bolt of the container cap where the oil filter is located. Remove the worn oil filter and install a new one. Finally, top up with new oil and close the bonnet.


Updated on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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