Procedures

Engine Oil Draining and Filling

Service Repair No - 12.60.05

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the engine undershield.
4. Remove the radiator splash shield.

WARNING: Observe due care when draining engine oil as the oil can be very hot.

5. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
^ Discard the oil pan drain plug seal.





6. Remove the engine oil filter.
^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
^ Discard the oil filter.





7. Install the engine oil filter.
^ Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil and tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).

8. Tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
^ Install a new seal.

9. Install the radiator splash shield.
10. Install the engine undershield.
11. Fill the engine with oil.
12. Connect the battery ground cable.
13. Check and top-up the engine oil.