Maintenance
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C2500CB-OM-EN-16
Note
Work on the fuel system may only be performed in a clean environment.
Clean and dry the area around all components concerned thoroughly.
Contamination must be avoided.
Replace filter elements immediately if they get plugged.
15. Collect the draining oil from the filter.
16. Clean the sealing surface of the filter support with a clean lint free cloth.
17. Lightly coat the seal on a new original filter element with clean engine oil.
18. Screw on the new engine oil filter element by hand - ensuring that the seal is
correctly placed – until the gasket is touching the sealing surface then tighten.
Torque to 10-12 Nm (7.5-9 ft. lbs)
19. Remove the oil filler cap (
E
) from the top of the engine and pour in clean new
engine oil with suitable viscosity that meets the recommended specification
(see
on page 75).
Toyota engine sump oil volume:
4 litres / 4.2 quarts
GM engine sump oil volume:
4.7 litres / 5 quarts
20. Clean up any oil spills immediately.
21. Refit the oil filler cap and run the engine to warm up the oil. Check around the
filter for leaks.
22. Stop the engine wait for approximately 5 minutes until the oil has drained back
into the sump.
23. Check the oil level on the dipstick
(see 5.3 on page 47)
and top-up if necessary.
24. Refit the access panel (
A
) to the right hand side of the truck and close the
bonnet.
6.5
Diesel Fuel System (If Applicable)
Caution
Switch off the engine before working on the fuel system.
Smoking and naked flames are prohibited when working on the fuel system.
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Relieve pressure before disconnecting fuel lines. Tighten all connections
before applying pressure. Use a piece of card to search for fuel leaks.
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a
few hours by a doctor familiar with this type injury or gangrene may result.
