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Maintenance Under the Hood Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-information display.1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, and then turn the engine off. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
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fill cap. Remove the bolts and clips on the
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undercarriage and remove the cover.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
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remaining oil.
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE You may damage the environment if you do not dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away into a garbage can or onto the ground.
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Bolt
Clip
Drain Bolt
Washer
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
6. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to the engine contact surface.
If it is stuck, you must detach it.
Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
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contact surface of the engine block, and install a new oil filter. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
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reinstall the drain bolt.
Tightening torque: 29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
Pour the recommended engine oil into the
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engine.
Engine oil change capacity (including filter): 3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap back and
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start the engine. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
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then check that there is no leak from the drain bolt or oil filter. Stop the engine, wait for a few minutes,
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and then check the oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
If necessary, add more engine oil.
Oil Filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil ilter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer. When installing the new oil ilter, follow the instruction supplied with the oil ilter. Reinstall the engine oil ill cap. Start the engine. The low oil pressure indicator should go off within ive seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your work.
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