Engine Oil Draining And Filling: Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The spilling of hot engine oil is unavoidable during this procedure, care must be taken to prevent scalding.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the engine cover.
- Loosen the oil filter element cover 4 complete turns.
- Allow the engine oil to drain from the oil filter element housing for two minutes.
- Remove the engine undershield.
Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD
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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping oil.CAUTION: Allow at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug.
- Allow the engine oil to drain.
- Discard the oil pan drain plug.
Install a new oil pan drain plug.
Renew Part: Oil pan drain plug Quantity: 1 .
Torque Specification: 26 Nm
- Install the engine undershield.
Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD
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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping oil.
Remove the oil filter element cover.
- Remove and discard the oil filter element.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
Renew Part: Oil filter O-ring seal(s) Quantity: 1 .
- Install a new oil filter element.
Renew Part: Oil filter Quantity: 1 .
- Lubricate the oil filter O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
Install the oil filter element cover.
Torque Specification: 25 Nm
Remove the engine oil filler cap.
- Fill the engine with the recommended oil to the correct level.
Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
Install the engine oil filler cap.
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NOTE: Make sure that the component is correctly installed.
Check the engine oil level.
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- Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes.
- Check for leaks.
- Stop the engine.
- Top up as required.
- Install the engine cover.