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Changing Engine Oil

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WARNING:
  • Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot.
  • 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.
  1. Position the vehicle so it is level on the hoist.
  2. Warm up the engine and check for oil leaks.
  3. Remove the oil filler cap.
  4. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
  5. Drain the engine oil.
  6. Clean the area around the oil pan drain plug and the oil pan drain plug.
  7. Install a new washer on the oil pan drain plug, then install the oil drain plug.

    Oil specification and viscosity

    : Refer to Engine Oil Recommendation .

    Oil pan drain plug

    : 34.3 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
    CAUTION:
    • The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the specifications for reference only. Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.
  8. Refill the engine with new engine oil.
  9. Warm up the engine, then check for leaks around the oil pan drain plug and oil filter.
  10. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
  11. Using the dipstick, check the engine oil level.
    CAUTION: Do not overfill the engine with engine oil.
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