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CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler cap 䊊 A by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug 䊊 B . 5. Remove the drain plug 䊊 B with a wrench by turning it counterclockwise and completely If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and 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 ● Keep used engine oil out of reach of children. CAUTION ● Be careful not to burn yourself. The en- gine oil may be hot. ● Waste oil must be disposed of properly. 6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with Drain plug tightening torque: 22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m ) 7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con- The drain and refill capacity depends on the 8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re- 9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick. 䊊 A Oil filler cap 䊊 B Oil drain plug 䊊 C Oil filter WDI0691 8-10 Maintenance and do-it-yourself |