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Engine Lubrication: Service and Repair



Lubrication system components, removing and installing

Notes:
^ If large quantities of metal shavings or particles are found in the engine oil when repairing the engine, carefully clean the oil passages and replace the oil cooler and all the oil spray jets in order to prevent further damage occurring later.
^ The oil level must not be above the "Max." mark, otherwise there is a risk that the catalytic converter may be damaged.
^ Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switch
^ Viscosity grades and oil specifications.
^ Checking engine oil level.
^ Oil system capacity with filter change: 4.8 qts. (4.5 liters)
^ Oil system capacity without filter change: 4.2 qts. (4.0 liters)