Changing the engine oil and filter on a Peugeot 208 is one of the most important maintenance tasks to keep the engine running smoothly. In this guide, I’ll show you step by step How to Change Engine Oil and Filter on Peugeot 208 using basic tools, following a simple DIY approach.

The following engine types will be the subject of this post:

  • 1.0 litre petrol
  • 1.2 litre petrol
  • 1.4 litre petrol
  • 1.4 litre diesel
  • 1.6 litre diesel

As you can see from the list, this regular process is mostly the same for different engine types. Once you get used to it, it takes less time to do that. If you want to keep your 208 for a long time, the golden key is regular maintenance. The core part of the maintenance is replacing the engine oil and oil filter. Because when it is late for engine oil replacement, the oil becomes contaminated, and it can’t lubricate engine elements properly. That can cause engine wear. The sound might be serious, but the replacement of those two is pretty easy for us (DIY lovers).

Okay, before starting this procedure, let’s talk about the tools that we need.

  1. The lift/ramps or car jacks
  2. socket set with ratchet
  3. Some rags (just in case)
  4. WD40 (if your oil drain plug is a problem)
  5. New oil and oil filter

The Engine Oil

The engine oil for all(1.2 – 1.4 – 1.6) petrol engines = https://ebay.us/eBTKWC

The engine oil for all(1.4 – 1.6) diesel engines = https://ebay.us/eBTKWC

The Oil Filter

The oil filter (1.0 -1.2) petrol engines = https://ebay.us/I32Qn7

The oil filter (1.4) petrol engines = https://ebay.us/Dr30oc

The oil filter (1.6) petrol engines = https://ebay.us/QR9fNl

The oil filter (1.4 -1.6) diesel engines =https://ebay.us/V47sYp

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How to Remove Engine Oil on Peugeot 208

We need to reach underneath the car, so you can put the car on the lift(if you have one), and you can park the car at the top of the ramps, or you can jack up the car. There could be an engine undershield on your car. You need to undo the screws and remove the undershield, if you have it on your car. There are a few images down there. Your oil pan should look like one of them.

The sump drain plug for 1.0 and 1.2 litre engines

If your car has 1.0 and 1.2 litre engines, your oil sump should be look like the image. Just remove the drain plug with a ratchet. The socket is probably 14mm.

 

If your car has 1.4 and 1.6 litre engines, your oil sump should be like this one. So not too much difference. The removal process of the plug is the same for all types of Peugeot engines.

oil draining for peugeout 208

After you remove the oil drain plug, please allow 10-15 minutes to drain it completely. Some people use an oil flasher, but I use it like every 50k miles.

fit new washer

Please install a new sealing washer to avoid oil leaks from the oil sump plug.

tighten drain plug

Then you can tighten up the drain plug. Please be careful to avoid waste oil spills, because it will be dangerous for enviroment and there could be oil stains on your driveway.

How to Remove the Oil Filter on the Peugeot 208

If your oil filter location is next to the oil sump, you can remove it easily. You can use two tools to remove the oil filter. The first one is an oil filter removal tool that you can find on amazon, Ebay or Halfords. This tool is made of plastic, rubber or metal chain. Both of them will work. The other option is a socket set for oil filters. It is like a huge socket set for metal oil filters. For 1.0 and 1.2 engines, please follow the pictures on how to remove the oil filter.

applying engine oil to filter

Before you install a new oil filter, you should apply a clean, tiny bit of engine oil to the rubber seal.

put back oil filter

Then screw the new filter to the filter position. You can tighten it up by hand. Until here, the oil filter replacement for 1.0 and 1.2 engines. The next two images are for 1.4 and 1.6 engines. When you look at the engine, the oil filter location is on the right side of the engine between the battery and the engine. It has a black plastic cover.

remove oil filter cover

The oil filter cover should be in the image. It is easy to locate. You can use the proper socket to remove the oil filter cover. There is a paper filter inside the cover. You need to replace that paper cover and also replace the rubber seal on the cover.

put new seal

It is easy to install the new seal. You can do it by hand or use the screwdriver.

install oil filter

Then just tighten up the filter cover with the filter inside it. The torque is 25nm for the oil filter cover.

How to Refill the Engine Oil in the Peugeot 208

All engine types have an oil cap at the top of the engine. There is an oil icon on the cap. Remove the oil filler cap. I provide engine oil capacities for different engines. Please find your engine type and put the exact amount of oil. Those are factory numbers. After you refill the engine, run the engine for 5 minutes. Then turn it off and wait for a couple minute fir the oil settle, and the new oil filter will be completely full. Take off the oil dipstick and check your oil level. If your oil is lower than max when the engine is cold. You can add more oil as needed.

For 1.0 and 1.2 litre engines, can take 3 litre oil without oil filter replacement. With the oil filter replacement, the engine takes 3.25 litre oil.

For 1.4 and 1.6 litre engines, can take 4 litre oil without oil filter replacement. With the oil filter replacement, the engine takes 4.25 litre oil.

 

How to Change Engine Oil and Filter on Peugeot 208 is a very easy process to do. When you get used to it, you will make that process much quicker. After you done it, you can install back the undershield and clean any spills. If you have any question please send me it on the comment section. I will try my best to answer them soon as possible.