Engine Oil: Service and Repair
ENGINE OIL INSPECTION1. Pull out the oil dipstick slowly and check that the oil level is within the marks on the oil dipstick.
2. Check that the oil is not excessively dirty, that there is no coolant or gasoline mixed in, and that it has sufficient viscosity.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. After warming up the engine, remove the oil filler cap.
2. Remove the drain plug to allow the engine oil to drain.
3. Replace the drain plug gasket with a new one and tighten the drain plug.
4. Supply new engine oil through the oil filler.
NOTE:
*: SAE 5W - 30 may be used for operation in very cold weather areas where the lowest ambient temperature is below -10°F (-23°C).
Engine oil, total quantity (including oil filter and oil cooler):
2.0L Engine (Non-turbo) and 2.4L Engine: 4.3 dm3 (4 1/2 Qts.)
2.0L Engine (Turbo): 4.4 dm3 (4.6 Qts.)
5. Start and run the engine a few minutes.
6. Stop the engine and check the engine oil level is within the level range indicated on the oil dipstick.
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
2. Remove the engine oil drain plug, and drain out the engine oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filter by using the oil filter wrench.
4. Clean the oil filter mounting surface of the oil filter bracket and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.
5. Coat engine oil to the O-ring of new oil filter.
6. Screw on the oil filter by hand until it touches the surface of the flange and then tighten it with the filter wrench: etc.
2.0L Engine (Turbo) and 2.4L Engine:
- For MD135,737: One full turn or 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
- For MD136466, MD325714: 3/4 turn or 17 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
2.0L Engine (Non-turbo):
- For M05281090: 3/4 turn or 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
7. Add new engine oil through the oil filler.
Specified engine oil (API classification): SJ or higher
8. Start and run engine and check for engine oil leaks.
9. After stopping engine, check oil level and replenish as necessary.