how do i change the oil filter on a 2004 vectra diesel?

Worth buying the Haynes manual, £20 from halfords.

carr
March 2010

Be careful not to overtighten the replacement.
You can easily distort the housing which will allow air into the system.

mnm
March 2010

the oil filter is a paper cartridge type, inside a housing on the front of the engine. if you look down from the top of the engine, towards the gearbox end of the engine, you will see a black plastic dome, with a hexagon shape moulded into the top. you can use a large socket to undo it. ( probably 32 or 34mm, but i may be wrong ) you will probably need to push some hoses to one side to get at it properly..

jim
March 2010