Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]

Warning:
- Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
- A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
- Continuous exposure to used engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

Caution: In case you spill engine oil on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Drain the engine oil into a container.
5. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer.

Oil pan drain plug tightening torque 30 - 41 Nm (3.0 - 4.2 kgf-m, 22 - 30 ft-lbf)

Note: The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to the replacement method, oil temperature, etc. Verify the oil level after engine oil replacement.

6. Refill with the following type and amount of the engine oil.

Engine Oil Specification:

Oil Capacity (approx Quantity):

7. Install the oil filler cap.
8. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
- If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
9. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF, L3].) Testing and Inspection