Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as 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 engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
- Warm up engine, park vehicle on a level surface and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to INSPECTION .
- Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
- Loosen oil filler cap (1) and then remove drain plug (2).
- Oil filter (3)
- ← : Vehicle front
- Drain engine oil.
- Install drain plug (2) with new washer. Refer to OIL PANCAUTION: Be sure to clean drain plug (2) and install with new washer.
- Refill with new engine oil. Refer to
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .CAUTION:
- The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
- Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.
- Warm up engine and check area around drain plug (2) and oil filter (3) for engine oil leakage.
- Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
- Check the engine oil level. Refer to INSPECTION .