fluids and filters

I've just returned from my local motoring outlet, in France, almost empty-handed. I want to change my oil filter, they stock Mann filters, but which one for a 2010 110 2.4 tdci - anyone know?

I seem to be leaking oil from the front axel. I've identified the appropriate oil, but can't seem to get the 13mm square wrench FFS. I want to monitor the situation and then resolve it when I get back to the UK in Feb - too advanced a job for me I'm sure.

For the power steering reservoir, does it really matter which product I use? And antifreeze, presumably it doesn't matter which you use?

Cheers and seasons greetings!

Mr Freedom said:

I seem to be leaking oil from the front axel. I've identified the appropriate oil, but can't seem to get the 13mm square wrench FFS. I want to monitor the situation and then resolve it when I get back to the UK in Feb - too advanced a job for me I'm sure.

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It is a half inch square so you can use a half inch drive ratchet/bar to remove it, you do not need a special tool.

Mr Freedom said:

For the power steering reservoir, does it really matter which product I use?

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Any PAS/ATF fluid should work in the power steering. mixing them should not cause any problems.

Mr Freedom said:

And antifreeze, presumably it doesn't matter which you use?

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Mixing anti freeze however is different. You will need to use the same anti freeze you have already as they can react badly if you mix different types. Alternatively drain and flush the system and refill completely with an appropriate antifreeze (I am not sure what the spec is for the newer engines)

Cheers dag019. Maybe the antifreeze can wait, it's only 1cm below the cold level ... I'll top up the power steering though as that's near the min. As for the tool for the axle, I've got nothing, gonna try another shop now ... Thanks again.

dag019 said:

It is a half inch square so you can use a half inch drive ratchet/bar to remove it, you do not need a special tool.

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Two Hopes of getting a half inch spanner in France

doriz said:

Two Hopes of getting a half inch spanner in France

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Surely the french don't have their own ratchet/socket sizes (1/4, 3/8, 1/2 are standard). If it is the female square drain plug you can just use a standard ratchet in it with no attachment.

Mr Freedom said:

I've just returned from my local motoring outlet, in France, almost empty-handed. I want to change my oil filter, they stock Mann filters, but which one for a 2010 110 2.4 tdci - anyone know?

Cheers and seasons greetings!

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Mann have their own web site, that includes a part finder, cross reference and it even tells u your local supplier believe it or not.
As for power steering ATF fluid any brand but be sure it meets the Dexron 3 specification, there's a lot of autos about that don't use that spec of fluid.




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With help from a very excellent Frenchman, got a 13mm square thing. axle oil topped up, very awkward business, most of the oil ended up on the floor with the rest evenly divided between axle and my clothes. I'm calling it a victory.

I did go to the Mann site, but I admit that I didn't persevere. Returned and found oil filter ref, thanks. Will put that job off as I'm driving family to Andorra on Sunday and the trip is put at risk by attempting first oil/filter change now.

Cheers.

Mr Freedom said:

very awkward business,

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Ideally a squirty oil can and length of pipe, but as a bush fix a bit of oil down the sleeve never hurt anyone.

Where is the oil leaking from on your axle?

doriz said:

Two Hopes of getting a half inch spanner in France

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Spanner ?

Dippypud said:

Spanner ?

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Yer attention to detail is commendable, clearly my funny was aimed at imperial versus metric argument, clearly it's a half inch drive for such a task

You may find the pas fluid is in fact cold climate fluid, std fluid wont kill it just letting you know.

Socket sets in France are indeed 1/4 - 3/8 - 1/2 inch drive, the sockets themselves of course will be metric.
I usually end up buying filters etc from Paddocks or similar but buy 3 or 4 at a time to offset the post charges.
If I want to get something a bit quicker the I might try https://www.oscaro.com/
To be honest here, depending on the last fluid service, I would want to get it done before a major drive.

Dont know much about french auto spares shops but wasnt there a brit that went over there and set up a LR spares buisiness. It was on one of those moving abroad programs. Some one on here may know where it was based, it may be close to you?

bluedog333 said:

Where is the oil leaking from on your axle?

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Here is a picture, seems to be seeping through the bolt at 6 o'clock maybe, or the seem between 5-6 0'clock. A few drops over night, but maybe it would be worse when driving?

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mick the builder said:

Dont know much about french auto spares shops but wasnt there a brit that went over there and set up a LR spares buisiness. It was on one of those moving abroad programs. Some one on here may know where it was based, it may be close to you?

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That would be handy!

Mr Freedom said:

That would be handy!

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Whereabouts in France are you? we have a couple of members in the land of Garlic ...

Just remembered this lot, they speak English (most of them are), bit expensive for most things, but if in hurry maybe useful.
http://www.landypoint.fr/en/

Mr Freedom, before you remove the drain plug from your axel, make sure the filler plug hasn't seized up. if you drain the fluid and then find you can't refill then you will be buggered. Check the filler plug first!!