Engine Oil: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: Remove the drain bolt 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 the engine with the recommended oil.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the drain bolt.

- The manufacture recommends that you use "Energy Conserving II" SH grade oil. SAE 5W - 30 preferred. You can also use an oil that bears the API CERTIFICATION mark.

- Capacity
- 3.5 (3.7 qt.) at oil change.
- 3.8 (4.0 qt.) at oil change including filter.
- 4.9 (5.2 qt.) after engine overhaul.

- Change interval
- Normal conditions: Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months.
- Severe condition: Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months.

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 car according to this chart:





An oil with a viscosity of 5W - 30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in the car. You may use a 10W - 30 oil if the climate in your area is limited to the temperature range shown on the chart.

4. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.