Topping up motor oil

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WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure the vehicle is operating temperature for engine oil service (engine oil temperature > 70°C).

Position sealing ring (1) on the oil drain plug (2).

Parts: Sealing ring

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Position the oil drain plug (1) with sealing ring and let it engage it a few thread turns by hand.
Tighten oil drain plug (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil drain plug
screw	M18x1.5	40 Nm

Position the cover panel of the oil drain plug (1), turn it clockwise and engage.

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Turn the oil filler cap (1) counterclockwise and open it.
Pour in engine oil.

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TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Engine oil S63B44T4
Filling capacity, motor oil change with oil filter element		10 L

Turn the oil filler cap (1) clockwise and shut it.