Where is the oil filter of Peugeot 408 located?

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VanHaven
07/25/25 4:19pm
The oil filter of Peugeot 408 is located inside the panel on the left side of the passenger footwell. The oil filter, also known as the oil cleaner, functions to remove debris, gum, and moisture from the engine oil, delivering clean oil to various lubrication points. Here are some details about the oil filter: 1. The oil filter generally has three stages: the oil strainer, the primary oil filter, and the secondary oil filter. 2. The oil strainer is installed in the oil pan before the oil pump and usually adopts a metal mesh design. 3. The primary oil filter is installed after the oil pump and is connected in series with the main oil passage. It mainly includes metal scraper type, sawdust filter type, and microporous filter paper type, with the microporous filter paper type being the most commonly used nowadays. 4. The secondary oil filter is installed after the oil pump and is connected in parallel with the main oil passage. It mainly includes microporous filter paper type and rotor type.
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