Chapter 1 Routine maintenance and servicing

1595Ford Fiesta Remake1•10 Every 5000 miles or 6 months3.7a Engine oil drain plug location in thesump on HCS, CVH and PTE enginesfilter; if the additional working clearance isrequired, remove also the auxiliary drivebeltcover.7 Being careful not to touch the hot exhaustcomponents, place the drain pan under thedrain plug, and unscrew the plug (seeillustrations). If possible, try to keep the plugpressed into the sump while unscrewing it byhand the last couple of turns.As the drain plug releasesfrom the threads, move itaway sharply, so the streamof oil issuing from the sumpruns into the pan, not upyour sleeve!8 Allow some time for the old oil to drain,noting that it may be necessary to repositionthe pan as the oil flow slows to a trickle.Check the condition of the plug’s sealingwasher and renew it if worn or damaged.When the oil has completely drained, wipeclean the drain plug and its threads in thesump and refit the plug, tightening it to thespecified torque wrench setting.9 Reposition the drain pan under the oil filterthen, using a suitable filter removal tool,3.7b Removing the engine oil drain plugon the Zetec engineunscrew the oil filter from the cylinder block,oil pump or oil filter adaptor, as applicable; beprepared for some oil spillage (seeillustration). Check the old filter to make surethat the rubber sealing ring hasn’t stuck to theengine; if it has, carefully remove it. Withdrawthe filter through the wheel arch, taking careto spill as little oil as possible.10 Using a clean, lint-free rag, wipe clean thecylinder block around the filter mounting. Ifthere are no specific instructions suppliedwith it, fit a new oil filter as follows. Apply alight coating of clean engine oil to the filter’ssealing ring (see illustration). Screw the filterinto position until it seats, then tighten itthrough a further half- to three-quarters of aturn only (see illustration). Tighten the filterby hand only - do not use any tools.11 Remove the old oil and all tools fromunder the vehicle, refit the roadwheel, andlower the vehicle to the ground.12 Refill the engine with oil, using the correctgrade and type of oil, as given in “Lubricants,fluids and tyre pressures”. Pour in half thespecified quantity of oil first, then wait a fewminutes for the oil to run to the sump.Continue adding oil a small quantity at a time,until the level is up to the lower notch on the3.9 Removing the oil filter on the CVHengine using a strap wrenchdipstick. Adding approximately 0.5 to 1.0 litre(depending on model) will raise the level to thedipstick’s upper notch.13 Start the engine. The oil pressure warninglight will take a few seconds to go out whilethe new filter fills with oil; do not race theengine while the light is on. Run the engine fora few minutes, while checking for leaksaround the oil filter seal and the drain plug.14 Switch off the engine, and wait a fewminutes for the oil to settle in the sump oncemore. With the new oil circulated and the filternow completely full, recheck the level on thedipstick, and add more oil as necessary.15 Dispose of the used engine oil safely, withreference to “General repair procedures” inthe Reference Sections of this manual.Note: It isantisocial andillegal to dump oildown the drain.To find thelocation of yourlocal oil recyclingbank, call thisnumber free.3.10a Lubricate the filter’s sealing ring with clean engine oilbefore installing the filter on the engine3.10b Fitting the new oil filter on the Zetec engine