8.4.2 Changing the engine oil and filter
Change the oil more often if the vehicle is used in extreme conditions such as extreme dust, frequent slow or low-speed
use or frequent short trips.
Before you begin: Run engine to warm the oil and park it safely.
1. Drain plug
2. Oil filter
1. Clean the drain plug (1) and the area around it.
2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain the oil.
4. Remove the oil filter (2) by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Apply a film of clean engine oil on the seal of the new filter.
6. Install the new filter. Turn the filter until the seal contacts the mounting surface. Tighten for another 1/2-3/4 turn.
7. Install the drain plug.
8. Remove the filler cap. Add approximately 4.8 litres of oil.
9. Check the oil level according to Checking the engine oil level.
10. Install and tighten the filler cap.
11. Run the engine at slow speed for two minutes. Check for leaks around the filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait a few minutes and check oil level again. Add oil if necessary. Do not overfill.
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