Draining the motor oil
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WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil. Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage.
Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil. Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage.
- Observe the exact motor oil filling capacity.
- Allow engine oil to drip off when draining.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure the vehicle is operating temperature for engine oil service (engine oil temperature > 70°C).
Make sure the vehicle is operating temperature for engine oil service (engine oil temperature > 70°C).
WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
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).
Make sure the vehicle is operating temperature for engine oil service (engine oil temperature > 70°C).
- Pull cover of the oil drain screw (1) downwards and turn anti-clockwise.
- Release oil drain plug (1).
- Remove oil drain screw (1) with sealing ring.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Catch the motor oil with a suitable collecting vessel.