Engine Oil Draining and Filling - General Procedures
WARNING:The spilling of hot engine oil is unavoidable during this procedure, care must be taken to prevent scalding.
NOTE:Clean the components general area prior to dismantling.
WARNING:Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector article.
Remove the oil pan drain plug.
Position a container to collect the fluid.
Discard the oil pan drain plug seal.
Remove the oil filter.
Position a container to collect the fluid.
Discard the oil filter.
Using the special tool, install the oil filter.
Tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm.
Install a new seal.
Fill the engine with oil.
Start engine and run at idle speed until the oil pressure warning light extinguishes.
Stop the engine.
Check for leaks.
Install the air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector article.
Check and top-up the engine oil.
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