24
Figure 22
: Oil filter
Figure 23
: Tools needed.
Figure 24
: Remove this steel
guard.
Purchasers of a used vehicle might consider doing all the items in the 40 000 km
column and before, as the previous owner might not have done them.
7.2
Changing engine oil
The best thing you can do to prolong the life of
your diesel engine is to replace the engine oil
frequently. Since this is required the most
frequently of all the many oil changes, it may be
worth doing it yourself. The job is actually quite
simple, and takes about an hour. Here is how to
do it.
You will need:
G
Oil and filter: Filter RZ372 and 6.5 litre of
oil 15W40 CF/B2-96 or better. See Figure
22.
G
Tools: socket 14mm, 17mm, and oil filter
wrench, see Figure 23.
G
Mat or cardboard under engine to protect
floor from inevitable oil spills. Plus some
rags.
G
Container to catch oil.
How to do it:
(1)
It is best to replace oil when the engine is
warm (the oil flows better), but not when it
is hot (difficult to work near it).
(2)
Remove 1x steel skid guard from under
front of vehicle, see Figure 24. This
requires use of a 14mm socket to remove
6 screws.