OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (E))]

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Oil and Chemical Type

Warning

•  Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.

•  A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.

•  Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

Caution

•  If engine oil is spilled on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.

Note

•  The service hole cover (installed to front under cover No.2) shape differs depending on the period of manufacture and the servicing procedure differs.Therefore, verify the service hole cover (installed to front under cover No.2) shape in advance.

Service hole cover type A

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Service hole cover type B

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Oil Filter Replacement (Service hole cover type A)

1.  Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the oil filter using the commercially available, cup-type oil filter wrench (67 mm {2.6 in} diameter, 14 sided).

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3.  Use a clean cloth to wipe off the mounting surface.

4.  Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of a new oil filter.

5.  Tighten the oil filter according to the instructions on the package or side of the oil filter.

6.  Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

•  If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.

7.  Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (E))].)

8.  Install the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Oil Filter Replacement (Service hole cover type B)

1.  Remove the service hole cover (installed to front under cover No.2) used to remove the oil filter.

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2.  Remove the oil filter using the commercially available, cup-type oil filter wrench (67 mm {2.6 in} diameter, 14 sided).

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3.  Use a clean cloth to wipe off the mounting surface.

4.  Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of a new oil filter.

5.  Tighten the oil filter according to the instructions on the package or side of the oil filter.

6.  Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

•  If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.

7.  Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (E))].)

8.  Install the service hole cover.