Engine Mechanical System

Engine Oil Repair Procedures

10steps
~65min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405015.712N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Drain the engine oil.
    1. Remove the oil filler cap.
    2. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a container.
  2. Remove the oil filter (A) using SST (09263-2E000, oil filter wrench).
    1. Remove the oil filter.
    2. Inspect and clean the oil filter installation surface.
    3. Make sure the part number of the new oil filter is the same as the old one.
    4. Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
    5. Lightly screw the oil filter into place, then tighten it until the gasket contacts the seat.
    6. Tighten it to the torque specified below.

      Tightening torque: 11.8 ~ 15.7 N·m

  3. Fill the engine oil.
    1. Clean and install the drain plug with a new gasket.

      Tightening torque: 34.3 ~ 44 N·m

    2. Refill with fresh engine oil. Total capacity: 4 L (4.22 US qt, 3.51 Imp. qt, 1.05 US gal) Oil pan: 3.3 L (3.48 US qt, 2.90 Imp. qt, 0.87 US gal) Drain and refill, including oil filter: 3.6 L (3.80 US qt, 3.16 Imp. qt, 0.95 US gal)
    3. Install the oil filler cap.
  4. Start the engine and check for oil leaks.
  5. Recheck the engine oil level.

Inspection

Engine Oil
  1. Check the engine oil quality. Check for oil deterioration, water contamination, discoloration or dilution. If the quality is clearly poor, replace the oil.
  2. Check the engine oil level. After warning the engine to start and then 5 minutes after stopping the engine, the oil level should be between the "L" and "F" marks on the dipstick. If the level is low, check for leaks and add oil up to the "F" mark.
Engine Oil Selection Recommendation: If not available, refer to the recommended ACEA, API or ILSAC classification and SAE viscosity grade.
  • 5W-30/ACEA A5
Classification
  • ACEA A3, A5 or higher
  • ILSAC GF-E, GF-4 or higher
  • API SL, SM or higher
SAE Viscosity Grade
  • 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40

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