Change the Engine Oil - 4-Cylinder Engines

LX1053341
LX1053341-UN-28FEB12

LX234669
LX234669-UN-17APR15

LX1049783
LX1049783-UN-12AUG10

A - Oil Drain Screw

B - Oil Filler Neck

C - Oil Dipstick


CAUTION: Do not perform the oil change while the oil is very hot, as there is the risk of injury.

IMPORTANT: Use oil with a viscosity suitable for the respective season.

NOTE: Change the engine oil after every 500 operating hours, but at least once every year.

  1. Perform oil change while the engine oil is warm (approx. 40 °C; 103 °F). Shut down the engine.

  2. Place a suitable container underneath to trap the oil, and remove drain screw (A).

  3. While crankcase is draining, replace filter element.

  4. Re-install oil drain screw and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb.-ft.). Use a new sealing washer.

  5. Fill crankcase with fresh oil of proper viscosity at filler neck (B). See the Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant section.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Quantity for fillingQuantityapprox. 16 L approx. 4.2 U.S. gal.

  6. Use dipstick (C) to check the oil level. Oil level must be in the upper part of the hatched area on the dipstick. Fill to proper level, if necessary.

  7. Run engine for a short time and check for leaks at filter base and oil drain screw.

  8. Shut off engine.

  9. Check oil level once again. It must be up to the top mark on the dipstick.

    NOTE: Also see “Check Engine Oil Level”, in Section 90.

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