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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE OIL FILTER

Requirement:

Engine at operating temperature.



1. Loosen and remove oil filler cap.






2. Remove oil drain plug from oil pan and drain engine oil.






3. Loosen oil filler with a standard strap wrench, or US 4462.






4. Clean drain plug. Replace seal. Tighten drain plug to:
M 22 X 1.5 60 Nm. (44 ft. lbs.)
M 20 X 1.5 50 Nm. (38 ft. lbs.)


5. Lubricate gasket on oil filter slightly, install by hand until gasket contacts surface and then tighten one more turn

6. Add engine oil, run engine to operating temperature and check for leaks.

7. Check oil level on stopped engine.