Engine Lubrication: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Service

Note:
This work step comprises the engine oil and supplementary services.
Only the engine oil service will be described in these repair instructions.
For the supplementary service work steps, refer to the vehicle-specific maintaince information.





Engine oil service: Release and tighten down main flow oil filter cap with a socket only.
When the main flow oil filter cap is opened, engine oil flows from the oil filter housing back into the oil sump.
Release main flow oil filter cap and remove towards top.

Installation:
Tightening torque, refer to Specifications, Mechanical.





Installation:
Replace and oil O-ring.





Drain or draw off engine oil.
When engine oil is drained, open cap in engine underguard.
Open oil drain plug and drain off engine oil.

Installation:
Replace sealing ring.
Tightening torque, refer to Specifications, Mechanical.

Complete vehicle and set in horizontal position.
Top up engine oil.
Start engine and run at idle speed until oil indicator lamp goes out.
Switch off engine, wait approx. 5 minutes and then check engine oil level.
Top up engine oil if necessary.

Supplementary service: refer to the vehicle-specific maintaince information..