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72RH0-74E
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
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1) Remove the oil filler cap.
2) Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
3) Using a wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain the engine oil.
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Tightening torque for drain plug
35 Nm (3.6 kg-m, 25.8 lb-ft)
4) Reinstall the drain plug with new gas-
ket. Tighten the plug with a wrench to
the specified torque.
CAUTION
The engine oil temperature may be
high enough to burn your fingers
when the drain plug is loosened. Wait
until the drain plug is cool enough to
touch with your bare hands.
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WARNING
• Engine oil can be hazardous. Chil-
dren and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil. Keep
new and used oil and used oil fil-
ters away from children and pets.
• Repeated, prolonged contact with
used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
• Brief contact with used oil may irri-
tate skin.
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WARNING
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• To minimize your exposure to used
oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and
moisture-proof gloves (such as
dishwashing gloves) when chang-
ing oil. If oil contacts your skin,
wash thoroughly with soap and
water.
• Launder any clothing or rags if it is
with oil.
• Recycle or properly dispose of
used oil and filters.
