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Changing Engine Oil

  1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
  2. Turn off the engine.
  3. Remove the oil filler cap and the drain plug. Drain the engine oil.
  4. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Oil pan drain plug:

    1. 35-45 N.m (350-450 kg.cm, 25-33 lb.ft)
    NOTE: Whenever tightening the oil drain plug, use a new drain plug gasket.
  5. Fill new engine oil through the oil filler cap opening.

    Capacity

    1. Drain and refill: 4.3 liters (4.53 U.S.qts., 3.78 lmp.qts.)
    NOTE: Do not overfill. This will cause oil aeration and loss of oil pressure.
  6. Install the oil filler cap.
  7. Start and run the engine.
  8. Turn off the engine and then check the oil level. Add oil if necessary.
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