Repair Procedures: Inspection

Oil level check 

1. Remove the engine room under cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

2. Loosen the oil filler plug (A).
   Fig 1: Locating Oil Filler Plug

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3. Check the oil level.
   NOTE: Oil level should be consistent with the oil filler hole.
   If not, should add oil through the oil filler plug hole.
   Fig 2: Checking Oil Level

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4. Install the oil filler plug with new gasket.

   Tightening torque: 

   58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

5. Install the engine room under cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")