Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL


Changing Engine Oil


WARNING:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
- Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up the engine, park vehicle on a level surface and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to Testing and Inspection.
2. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filler cap (1) and then remove drain plug (2).
- Oil filter (3)
- Arrow Indicates Engine front
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Install drain plug (2) with new washer. Refer to Component.

CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug (2) and install with new washer.
6. Refill with new engine oil. Refer to Maintenance Maintenance.

CAUTION:
- The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.





- Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.
7. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug (2) and oil filter (3) for engine oil leakage.
8. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
9. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Testing and Inspection.