After a long run down to Hastings and back I thought I would change the oil and filter as it looked dirty and I haven't change it since I purchase it in august. I read that it is possible to change it though the engine support bracket but how as I had a job finding it only after I printed off the diagrams off manual did I have success but how to get it out is another matter. any ideas?
Lucky for you, I recently made a video tutorial to help with your exact problem. The video shows both methods, via hole in engine mount and removing bumper.
found it?.. Handbook B5-5 5.Remove the oil filter. Turn the direction of the filter 90 degrees relative to the installation surface, that is the lateral direction of the vehicle. Then, take out the oil filter downward from between the arms of front engine mounting bracket. 6.Wipe off the oil filter mounting surface at the block side, using a rag, etc. Check to see if oil or scratches are present at the mounting surface by applying a light beam through the grill clearances at the front side of the vehicle. NOTE • At this time, it is advisable to check the union position at the mounting surface. 7.Again ensure that no dirt is present at around the inner sides of the front engine mounting bracket arms. 8.Apply engine oil to the gasket surface of a new oil filter. CAUTION • Be sure to install an oil filter designed exclusively for the Copen. LUBRICANT: Engine oil 5W(30(API Grade SG or higher) 9.Reverse the removal procedure to install the oil filter. CAUTION • Care must be exercised not to allow the oil filter gasket to interfere with the engine bracket, etc. 10.Tighten the oil filter by hand until the filter contacts the seal surface. 11.Check the mark position at the top of the oil filter through the grill clearance at the front side of the vehicle. 12.Using an oil filter wrench, tighten the oil filter further a 1 turn. (The turning angle can be checked based on the mark position at the top of the oil filter.) 13.Run the engine at least three minutes. Ensure that the engine exhibits no oil leakage. 14.Wipe off thoroughly any oil that may be stuck around. B5–5 C11E5016T10 C11E5034ET10
