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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Oil replacement

Warning: Be careful when draining because oil is hot and could cause personal injury.

1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature and turn engine off. Position a suitable container under oil pan.





2. Remove oil filler cap and oil pan drain plug.
3. Allow oil to be fully drained.
4. Install drain plug with new gasket.
Tightening torque: 22 - 30 ft. lbs. (29 - 41 Nm, 3.0 - 4.2 kg-m)
5. Refill engine with specified type and amount of engine oil.





6. Install oil filler cap.
7. Run engine and check for leaks.





8. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
Oil pan capacity: 3.8 U.S. qt. (3.6 liters)