Change Car Oil Filter Nissan Primastar
Change Car Oil Filter
| Estimated time | 0h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Primastar 2002-2016 17
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When should you change the Nissan Primastar oil filter?
The engine oil change and oil filter replacement should be done annually or every two years, and at most every 20,000–30,000 km. In cases of severe use (constant short trips, repeated cold starts, frequent towing), reduce the interval.
Should you change the oil filter at every Nissan Primastar oil change?
It is strongly recommended to change the oil filter at every oil change. A clogged filter can no longer clean the oil effectively and, in extreme cases, the bypass valve opens allowing unfiltered oil to circulate.
Is it difficult to change the Nissan Primastar oil filter?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: warm the engine briefly, raise the vehicle, drain old oil completely, remove the old oil filter, lightly oil the seal of the new filter, fit the new filter hand-tight, refit the drain plug with a new washer, refill with fresh oil to the correct level.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primastar 2002-2016 | 2002-2016 | 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M-408 (A4)), 1.9 dCi 100 Diesel (F9Q-760 (U7)), 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-762 (U7)), 2.0 16V 120 Petrol (F4R-820 (H8)), 2.0 16V Petrol (F4R-720 (L7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 Diesel (M9R-786 (M7)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 115 DPF Diesel (M9R-630 (A6)), 2.0 CDTi 16V 90 Diesel (M9R-7… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Primastar 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 2.0 dCi 110 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 130 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 170 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)) | Diesel |