Change the Engine Oil - 4-Cylinder Engines

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CAUTION: Danger of injury from hot components or hot oil.

Touching hot surfaces, accessories, or hoses and leads can cause injury.

Avoid contact with hot surfaces or hot oil.

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

IMPORTANT: Use oil with a viscosity suitable for the relevant 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 (about 40 °C; 103 °F). Shut down the engine.

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

   
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   Oil Drain Screw on 4-Cylinder Engines

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3. While the oil is draining, you can replace the filter.

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 Section 200C.

   
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   B - Oil Filler Neck

   C - Oil Dipstick

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Quantity for filling	Quantity	approx. 16 L approx. 4.2 U.S. gal.

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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 should be up to the top mark on the dipstick.

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