Changing engine oil and oil filter
1. Start engine and warm up engine suffi-
ciently, then stop engine.
2. Remove oil filter cap and oil pan drain
plug, and allow oil to drain.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil may be hot.
• A milky oil indicates the presence
of cooling water, isolate the cause
and take corrective measure.
• An oil with extremely low viscosi-
ty indicates dilution with fuel.
3. Clean and install oil pan drain plug with
washer.
: Oil pan drain plug
20 to 28 N•m
(2.0 to 3.0 kg-m, 14 to 22 ft-lb)
4. Using Tool, remove oil filter.
5. Wipe oil filter mounting surface with a
clean rag.
6. Smear a little engine oil on rubber gasket
of new oil filter.
7. Install new oil filter. Handtighten ONLY.
DO NOT use a wrench to tighten the filter.
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