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Engine Oil: Service and Repair






Engine Oil Draining and Filling

Special Service Tools






Wrench, Oil filter

303-752

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

NOTE:
Clean the components general area prior to dismantling.
1
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.
2 Remove the air deflector. For additional information, refer to Air Deflector
3 Remove the oil pan drain plug.
- Position a container to collect the fluid.
- Discard the oil pan drain plug seal.




4 Remove the oil filter.
- Position a container to collect the fluid.
- Discard the oil filter.




5 Using the special tool, install the oil filter.
6 Tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm.
- Install a new seal.
7 Fill the engine with oil.
8 Start engine and run at idle speed until the oil pressure warning light extinguishes.
- Stop the engine.
- Check for leaks.
9 Install the air deflector. For additional information, refer to Air Deflector

10 Check and top-up the engine oil.