2.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Replace engine oil
Prior to change the oil, ensure vehicle is on a level surface. Oil and oil filter must be replaced at the same time.
Oil change and oil filter replacement should be done with a warm engine.
WARNING
CAUTION
1.
Ensure vehicle is on a level surface.
2.
Start engine and let idle for a few minutes.
3.
Stop engine. Wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow
down to crankcase then check oil level.
4.
Remove dipstick.
5.
Raise the vehicle, support it securely. Place a
drain pan under the engine drain plug area.
6.
Clean the drain plug area.
7.
Unscrew drain plug then remove dipstick.
1)
Drain plug
8.
Allow oil to drain completely from crankcase.
9.
Clean the magnetic drain plug from metal shavings
and residue.
10.
Install a new gasket ring on drain plug. Torque
drain plug to 20 N.m.
11.
Remove oil filter screws, oil filter cover and oil
filter.
1)
Oil filter nut
2)
Gasket ring
3)
Spring
4)
Oil filter
12.
Check and clean the oil filter inlet area for dirt and
other contaminations.
13.
The installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure. Pay attention to install a new gasket on
oil filter cover.
14.
Refill engine with a SAE 10W-40 API SJ
classification engine oil, Oil change capacity with
filter 1850mL.
15.Check the oil level with the dipstick. Refer to OIL
LEVEL VERIFICATION above.
15.
Run engine to ensure oil filter and drain plug areas
are not leaking.
The engine oil can be very hot. Wait until engine oil is warm.
Dispose oil and filter as per your local environmental regulations.