Engine Oil Replacement

Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80°C (176°F) to 90°C (194°F).

1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
2. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
3. Install a new drain plug gasket so that it faces in the direction shown in the illustration, and then tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.

   Tightening torque: 39 +/- 5 N.m (29 +/- 3 ft-lb) 

   Fig 1: Installing New Drain Plug Gasket

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4. Refill the specified quantity of oil.

   Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming the API classification SL, SL/CF 

   Total quantity: 4.9 dm ³  (5.14 quarts) 

5. Install the engine oil filler cap.
6. Check oil level.
   Fig 2: Engine Oil Specification

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