Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F).

2. WARNING:
Use care as oil could be hot.

Remove the engine oil filler cap.

3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.









4. Install a new drain plug gasket so that it faces in the direction shown in the illustration, and then tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 39± 5Nm (29± 3 ft-lb)






5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.

Specified engine oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification mark ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SM
Total quantity: 4.3 dm3 (4.52 quarts)

NOTE:
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is strongly recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold starting. SAE 10W-30 may be used when the normal operating temperature is above 38°C (100°F).

6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Let the engine run for a few minutes.
8. Stop the engine, and then check the oil level using the oil dipstick after a few minutes.