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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Draining and Filling

Special Service Tools





WARNING: The spilling of hot engine oil is unavoidable during this procedure, care must be taken to prevent scalding.

CAUTION: Correct installation of the oil filler cap can be obtained by tightening the cap until an audible click is heard.

NOTE: Clean the components general area prior to dismantling.

1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
Specifications

2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the engine undershield.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug.

^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
^ Discard the oil pan drain plug seal.

5. Remove the oil filter.

^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
^ Discard the oil filter.





6. Using the special tool, install the oil filter.

^ Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb.ft).





7. Tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

^ Install a new seal.

8. Fill the engine with oil.
9. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.
10. Start engine and run at idle speed until the oil pressure warning light extinguishes.

^ Stop the engine.
^ Check for leaks.

11. Install the engine undershield.
12. Check and top-up the engine oil.