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How to Unscrew the Oil Sump Plug Without Getting Your Hands Too Dirty

Here is the procedure to avoid getting your hands too dirty when removing the oil sump plug: First, wear disposable gloves, then loosen the plug with a spanner …Read all…
Posted on 16 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / MK 6, Golfvi, Golf6, 5K1)
How to Replace the Oil Sump on a Volkswagen Golf MK6

Here’s how to change the oil sump on a Volkswagen Golf MK6: lift the car, completely drain the oil, and undo the 20 T30 screws that hold the sump to the …Read all…
Posted on 17 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Classe C (2007-2013 / W204)
How to Replace or Reseal the Oil Pan of a Mercedes C-Class W204

In this video, learn how to replace the oil pan of a Mercedes C-Class W204: you will need a 13 mm wrench, an oil filter socket, sealant, a new gasket, and …Read all…
Posted on 9 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
Citroen C3 Aircross (2017-2024 / MK 1)
How do you change the oil and oil filter in the Citroen C3 Aircross?

To change the oil and also the oil filter in our Citroen C3 Aircross, the steps are very simple and similar to those of many other cars. First, we lift the car …Read all…
Posted on 14 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Jeep Renegade (2014-2026 / 520, MK 1, BU)
How to replace the oil pan of the Jeep Renegade

These short and simple steps will show us the procedure for disassembling and replacing the engine oil pan of the Jeep Renegade. First, lift the vehicle and …Read all…
Posted on 27 October 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Sorento (2009-2014 / MK 2)
How to remove the oil cap from a Kia Sorento

In this video we can see how to remove the oil pan from a Kia Sorento. First, we lift the car and secure it on jack stands; we empty the oil into a large …Read all…
Posted on 28 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
Renault Renault Various
How to change the oil sump of a Renault 1.5 dCI engine

In this video, we will see how to remove the oil pan from a Renault 1.5 dCI engine: we need to lift the front part of the car and remove the wheels; unlock the …Read all…
Posted on 18 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Fiat Punto (2005-2018 / MK 3, Puntoevo, 199, Grandepunto)
The damage that a collision can cause to the oil sump on a Fiat Punto.

In this video, we are warned about the damage that can be caused by an impact, even a small one, to the oil pan. Even if we don't lose oil, the impact can …Read all…
Posted on 16 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
(Various brands) Various
How to unscrew the cap of the oil sump

If we have to unscrew the oil cap but the nut is stripped, we find ourselves in a big difficulty. How should we behave in such a situation? We will need a …Read all…
Posted on 12 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
Ford Kuga (2020-2026 / MK 3)
Oil cap in polymer material on the Ford Kuga: advantage or problem?

Over the years, car manufacturers, therefore not only Ford and not only Kuga, have adopted oil sumps made of polymeric material (let's not call it plastic, at …Read all…
Posted on 18 April 2025 by ScegliAuto

How to Repair the Key Spring of the Peugeot 207?

Over time, frequent use of the key's flip mechanism in the vehicle, dozens of times a day, inevitably leads to wear of the internal spring. As shown in this video, replacing the spring is quite simple and takes little time. After opening the casing halfway, first position the key, then the spring housing, and finally insert the spring into the previously mentioned housing. Close the casing by rotating it clockwise, ensuring all components fit perfectly, and test the key's flip mechanism.

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