ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]

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

• In case you spill engine oil on the front pipe, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.

3. Remove the under cover.

4. Remove the oil pan drain plug.

5. Drain the engine oil into a container.

6. Install the oil pan drain plug.

• With washer

1. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer.

Tightening torque

30-41 N·m {3.1-4.1 kgf·m, 23-30 ft·lbf}

• Without washer

1. Inspect the seal rubber of the oil pan drain plug and make sure there are no cracks or damage.

- If necessary, replace the oil pan drain plug.

2. Clean the flange surface (seal rubber) on the oil pan drain plug, then install the oil pan drain plug.

Tightening torque

22-30 N·m {2.2-3.1 kgf·m, 16-22 ft·lbf}

Note

• The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to the replacement method, oil temperature, etc. Verify the oil level after engine oil replacement.

7. Refill the engine oil with the specified type and amount, then install the oil filler cap.

Engine oil capacity (approx. quantity)

L {US qt, Imp qt}

Item	Specification
	LF	L3*
Total (dry engine)	4.6 {4.8, 4.0}	Dipstick A: 4.2 {4.4, 3.7}, Dipstick B: 5.1 {5.4, 4.5}
Oil replacement	3.9 {4.0, 3.4}	Dipstick A: 3.1 {3.3, 2.7}, Dipstick B: 4.0 {4.2, 3.5}
Oil and oil filter replacement	4.3 {4.5, 3.8}	Dipstick A: 3.5 {3.7, 3.1}, Dipstick B: 4.4 {4.6, 3.9}

* :

Always verify the oil level with the dipsticks since the engine oil capacity differs according to dipstick specifications.

Recommended engine oil

Grade			API SG, SH, SJ, SL ILSAC GF-2, GF-3
Viscosity (SAE)			40, 30, 20, 20W-20, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 15W-50, 5W-20, 5W-30

8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.

• If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.

9. Inspect the oil level.

• If necessary, add oil. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF, L3].)

10. Install the under cover.