DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-4
G030C01A-AAT
To Check the Oil Level
To Check the Oil Level
To Check the Oil Level
To Check the Oil Level
To Check the Oil Level
G030D01A-AAT
Adding Oil
Adding Oil
Adding Oil
Adding Oil
Adding Oil
DOHC
V6
DOHC
V6
G030C01Y
G030D01Y
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to
the normal operating temperature and be sure
your car is parked on level ground. Turn the
engine off.
Wait a minute, then remove the dipstick, wipe it
off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it
again. Then note the highest level the oil has
reached on the dipstick. It should be between
the upper ("F") and lower ("L") range.
If the oil level is close to or below the "L" mark,
add oil until it reaches the "F" mark. To add oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do not
overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clockwise.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is
equal to about 1 quart of oil.
G040A03A-GAT
CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
G040A01Y/G040A02Y
DOHC
V6
The engine oil and filter should be changed at
those intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven
in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
The procedure for changing the oil and filter is
as follows:
1. Park the car on level ground and set the
parking brake. Start the engine and let it
warm up until the needle on the coolant
temperature gauge moves above the lowest
mark. Turn the engine off and place the gear
selector lever in "P" (automatic) or reverse
gear (manual transaxle).
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
filler cap.
