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.
- Park vehicle on a level surface and check for engine oil leaks. Refer to INSPECTION .
- Warm up the engine.
- Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
- Remove oil filler cap (1) and then remove oil pan drain plug (2).
- Oil filter (3)
- ←: Engine front
- Drain the engine oil.
- Install the oil pan drain plug (2) with a new copper sealing washer.
Oil pan drain plug: 34.3 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
- Be sure to clean drain plug (2) and install with new copper sealing washer.
- Refill with new engine oil. Refer to
MR20DE
.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 leaks.
- Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
- Check the engine oil level. Adjust as necessary. Refer to INSPECTION .
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with oil.