7-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Run the engine until it
reaches operating
temperature. Turn the engine
off and wait more than 10
minutes.
2. Place a large drain pan under
the drain plug.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
Remove the drain plug with a
wrench and completely drain
the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed,
remove and replace it at this time.
See “Changing oil filter”.
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself,
as the engine oil is hot.
CAUTION
Waste oil must be disposed of
properly. Check your local
regulations.
4. Clean and re-install the drain
plug and a new washer.
Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench. Do not
use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:
29 to 39 N⋅m (3.0 to 4.0 kg-m, 22
to 29 ft-lb)
5. Refill engine with
recommended oil and install
the cap securely.
6. See the “Technical
information” section for refill
capacity.
7. Start the engine. Check for
leakage around the drain
plug. Correct as required.
8. 10. Turn the engine off and
wait several minutes. Check
the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
Warning
● 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.
● Keep used engine oil out of
reach of children.
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