Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Changing Engine Oil

WARNING:

- Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and 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 oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.

1) Warm up the engine, and check for oil leaks.
2) Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.
3) Remove the oil drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.
4) Install a new washer on the oil drain plug, then install the oil drain plug in the oil pan.

CAUTION:
- Clean the drain plug and install with new washer.
- Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

[Engine Oil: Inspection] Oil Pan and Oil Strainer Removal and Installation





5) Refill the engine with new specified engine oil.
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CAUTION:
The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the "Refill oil capacity" values as a reference and check the oil level using the dipstick when filling the engine with oil.

6) Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for oil leaks. Repair as necessary.
7) Stop the engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
8) Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as necessary and install the oil filler cap. Refer to Testing and Inspection.






CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with oil.