Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL
Inspection
1. Check engine oil with the engine off and the car parked on (ever ground.
2. Make certain that the oil level indicated on the dipstick is between the upper and lower marks.





3. If the level has dropped close to the lower mark, add oil until it reaches the upper mark.

CAUTION: Insert the dipstick carefully to avoid bending it.

Replacement

CAUTION: Remove the drain plug carefully while the engine is hot, the hot oil may cause scalding.

1. Warm up the engine.





2. Drain the engine oil.





3. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill with the recommended oil.

NOTE: Under normal conditions, the oil filter should be replaced at every other oil change. Under severe conditions, the oil filter should be replaced at each oil change.





The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for your vehicle according to this chart:





An oil with a viscosity of 10W - 30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in the vehicle.
You may use a 5W - 30 oil if the climate in your area is limited to the temperature range shown on the chart.
4. Fill the engine with oil up to the specified level, run the engine for more than three minutes, then check for oil leakage and oil level.

OIL FILTER
Replacement

CAUTION: Loosen the oil filter carefully while the engine is hot, the hot oil may cause scalding.





1. Remove the oil filter with the special tool as shown.
2. Inspect the threads and rubber seal on the new filter. Wipe off the seat on oil filter base, then apply a light coat of oil to the rubber seal and install the filter.





3. After the rubber seal is seated against the base, tighten the oil filter by turning it approximately one turn.

Torque: One turn (22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)

4. Start the engine, and check the filter for oil leakage.