self service Galaxy 2.0 tdci 2012 - oil, air,fuel filters etc

[stephendavid33]

HI all,
does anyone have any useful reference / guides for self service of my new Galaxy.  Have previously owned a VW Sharan and found loads of YouTube videos for servicing but cannot seem to find a good source of knowledge to help me with the Fords!

Thx in advance.

Stephen

[gregers]

  stephen,
we are slowly gaining info on these mk3 and the smax,as these are fairly new the info is rather thin on the ground,but do look through the posts in the mk3/smax sections to see if there is anything that can of help to you,
and it would be great if you do any work on your car to kindly take some photos for us all.
regards gregers

[Chrispb]

Hi Stephen

The usual servicing oil air and fuel filters is pretty straightforward, the later 2.0TDCI need a cranked spanner to loosen the oil filter cap as the space is very restricted.

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[stephendavid33]

Thx Chris - you are spot on in terms of the space being tight for the oil filter removal.  What size of  cranked spanner do I need - I suppose a socket and ratchet would not do the job ?? - used this for servicing vw sharan - seems easy in comparison with the ford!  Thx for your help.

[Chrispb]

One of these.
http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=1088&item=7956