Clio oil filter question ?

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Thu 22 Mar 2007 17:56
Clio oil filter question ? - cheddar
Having a few months ago come across two different oil filter specs and sizes for the same Focus when changing the oil for my mother-in-law, today I bought a filter from a Renault dealer for the wife's Clio, it is about 2/3 the size of every other one that has been fitted to the car though is categorically the right one according to the dealer, the spec has changed they say, it is a '98 1.6 RXE manual.

Any thoughts?
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Thu 22 Mar 2007 18:02
Clio oil filter question ? - Lud
Can't remember what car it was, but I remember at least one replacement oil filter being much smaller externally than the one it replaced. It fitted in all the important places though!
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Thu 22 Mar 2007 20:02
Clio oil filter question ? - Big Bad Bob
HI they did change the spec on the clio oil filter. because there was two types for two engines in the clio range. i remember if you got the wrong one it would go so far up the road then it would blow the filter of. not to good for the engine. they are small filters. as long as you have give them the engine code and the other spec for the car there should not be a problem. hope this helps
CHEERS BBB
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Sat 24 Mar 2007 11:32
Clio oil filter question ? - cheddar
Strange one this, the dealer sold me a Purflux LS218 which according to the Purflux website was replaced by the LS309 in April 2002!

A case of old stock in the Renault parts system.

They are adamant that the LS218 is right for the car however they do have the LS309 (which is what I was supplied with last year) in stock and it is slightly cheaper.
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Sat 24 Mar 2007 12:37
Clio oil filter question ? - Big Bad Bob
HI 2002 was about the time i was at renault .they did have a lot of changes. if you are not sure go with the one you have used in the past and not had a prob with./why fix somthing what aint broke if you know what i mean.hope this helps
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