Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL (CHANGE)
Use the specified oil.

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F).

WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.

2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.





4. Install a new drain plug gasket so that it faces in the direction shown in the illustration, and then tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 39 ± 5 Nm (29 ± 3 ft. lbs.)





5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.
Specified Engine Oil: Engine oil displaying ILSAC certification mark ("Starburst" symbol) conforming the API classification SIL, SL/CF Total quantity (includes volume inside oil filter): 4.3 dm3 (4.5 quarts)

NOTE: SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 engine oil can be used in outdoor temperatures ranging from -18 to 38°C (0 to 100°F). However, for optimum fuel economy and cold starting, select the low SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.

6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.