Oil Change

Changing Engine Oil (Without Filter)

Precondition: Engine at operating temperature (70-90° C oil temperature)

Thermostat Housing Drain Plug:

1. Remove engine guard and right-hand side member panel. Undo the drain plugs in the crankcase and thermostat housing and drain engine oil.

2. Clean drain plugs. Always replace the seals.
Tightening torque of drain plugs is 50 Nm (37 ft lb)

3. Fill with approx. 6 liters of engine oil. Run engine at idle and top up with approx. 3 liters. The oil change capacity is approx. 9 liters. Use only approved engine oils.

NOTE: Check oil level at operating temperature and at idle speed (refer to Owner's Manual). Check engine, oil reservoir, lines and front oil cooler for leaks (visual inspection)!

Replacing Oil Filter On Engine Housing
1 Remove engine guard. Undo hot-air hose at heating flap box and at air rail and take off hose.





2. Undo hexagon head bolt at crankcase and pull oil pipe out of crankcase. Catch remaining oil in a pan.





3. Undo oil filter with Special Tool 9204.

4. Apply a thin coat of oil to new oil filter. Tighten oil filter manually until seal is seated firmly. To tighten fully, turn by approx. another 1/2 turn.

NOTE: Always replace 0-rings for oil pipe.

Replacing Oil Filter On Thermostat Housing
1. Remove right-hand side member panel. Undo rear wheel housing liner in oil filter area.

2. Undo oil filter with Special Tool 9204.

3. Apply a thin coat of oil to seal of new oil filter. Tighten oil filter manually until seal is seated firmly. To tighten fully, turn by approx. another 1/2 turn.

NOTE: Check oil level at operating temperature and idle speed (refer to Owner's Manuals). Check engine, oil reservoir, pipes and front oil cooler for leaks (visual inspection)!