Oil Change Diesel R75 MGZT - Page 4

Arctic · 26th April 2015, 08:57

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Originally Posted by Submarineman

Hi Arctic, just a quick verification, the eBay link at the start of this thread to an Oil Filter, the eBay site states that it will not fit SE Connoisseur CDTI ? I have a sneaky suspicion that your superior knowledge may nullify what is stated: will it fit my 2.0 CDTI?

Hi Grant
Yes it will fit it fitted mine and other members cars, it is the same as this one below

if you doing a full service and not just the oil

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4010197818...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These fit also
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3507267293...300%26_rdc%3D1

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mg-Mg-Zt-Q...3D330877656385

PCV filter a must if not changed in the last 18 months in my opinion only.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3006874013...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

spyder · 26th April 2015, 09:51

I just ordered a filter from ECP, with some other bits and pieces last week. The one they sent was flat on the top and the bottom, no raised rim in the centre??
It fitted but did not look correct, so changed it for one from Mat, the same as the picture above.
Any thoughts on the difference ?

Arctic · 26th April 2015, 17:31

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Originally Posted by spyder

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I just ordered a filter from ECP, with some other bits and pieces last week. The one they sent was flat on the top and the bottom, no raised rim in the centre??
It fitted but did not look correct, so changed it for one from Mat, the same as the picture above.
Any thoughts on the difference ?

Hi Craig
Was it like the one in the photo below, if so it would still have fitted just from a different maker maybe bearmach ?

spyder · 26th April 2015, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Craig
Was it like the one in the photo below, if so it would still have fitted just from a different maker maybe bearmach ?

Yes that was the one, it did fit, I was just unsure about how well it would have sealed. Pedantic I know.

Amsca2 · 1st June 2016, 17:58

Why does it need to be a low profile 36 to remove filter housing? I'm about to buy one and surely any depth would work since its easy to get at.

FrenchMike · 1st June 2016, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Amsca2

Why does it need to be a low profile 36 to remove filter housing? I'm about to buy one and surely any depth would work since its easy to get at.

cost question i beleive ...

HarryM1BYT · 2nd June 2016, 06:28

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Originally Posted by Amsca2

Why does it need to be a low profile 36 to remove filter housing? I'm about to buy one and surely any depth would work since its easy to get at.

Yes, any depth will work absolutely fine and a few larger sizes will also fit too, providing it is not too tight. Mine is a 38mm.

amham · 21st June 2016, 13:14

Many thanks to Arctic for his comprehensive guide. I've just bought my first Rover 75 diesel Tourer and am doing an oil and filter change so this is really helpful. I looked on Amazon for the filter and think this (at £4.80) will take some beating for Amazon Prime members: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Japanparts-...909-1-0&sr=1-3
The middle size o-ring has split on mine and this filter appears to include all three rings. Many filters only come with the large ring and a copper washer.

Busboy · 21st June 2016, 16:56

Wow that's an excellent how to, but my opinion for what it's worth is - is that really worth all that effort removing the under tray etc!
, for a start I bought myself a Sealy oil extractor and what a great piece of kit , I wish they were around 40 years ago, I could have saved myself a lot of groveling around on garage floors grazing knuckles and getting a crooked neck!

I actually follow most of the photo thread but do it all from above. I take very carefull measurements of the oil extracted and the extractor does remove all the oil

I change my oil every 6k and now use ASDA 5/30 it has all the right specs and you bet it is made by a leading oil company and for £ 25 a go for 5 (yes 5 litres!) it is excellent value. so much so ASDA is always selling out of the stuff

Thanks for an excellent post anyway

Arctic · 22nd June 2016, 21:43

Hi Keith.
I like to do my oil changes the old way, under tray removed that way I can do a visual inspection on the under carriage, bottom of the engine including the engine mount, all rubber gaiters etc.

I have heard good things about these suckers but old way is for me

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Amsca2 Gets stuck in MG ZT-T cdti Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Grangemouth Posts: 521 Thanks: 60 Thanked 93 Times in 80 Posts	Why does it need to be a low profile 36 to remove filter housing? I'm about to buy one and surely any depth would work since its easy to get at.

21st June 2016, 13:14	#38
amham Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wotton-Under-Edge Posts: 32 Thanks: 33 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Many thanks to Arctic for his comprehensive guide. I've just bought my first Rover 75 diesel Tourer and am doing an oil and filter change so this is really helpful. I looked on Amazon for the filter and think this (at £4.80) will take some beating for Amazon Prime members: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Japanparts-...909-1-0&sr=1-3 The middle size o-ring has split on mine and this filter appears to include all three rings. Many filters only come with the large ring and a copper washer.

21st June 2016, 16:56	#39
Busboy Loves to post 75 tourer (facelift) 2.0 CDTi Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gravesend Posts: 479 Thanks: 456 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	Wow that's an excellent how to, but my opinion for what it's worth is - is that really worth all that effort removing the under tray etc! , for a start I bought myself a Sealy oil extractor and what a great piece of kit , I wish they were around 40 years ago, I could have saved myself a lot of groveling around on garage floors grazing knuckles and getting a crooked neck! I actually follow most of the photo thread but do it all from above. I take very carefull measurements of the oil extracted and the extractor does remove all the oil I change my oil every 6k and now use ASDA 5/30 it has all the right specs and you bet it is made by a leading oil company and for £ 25 a go for 5 (yes 5 litres!) it is excellent value. so much so ASDA is always selling out of the stuff Thanks for an excellent post anyway