1. Open the engine oil filter cap for quick draining of engine oil.
|
(A) |
Oil level gauge |
|
(B) |
Engine oil filler cap |
2. Remove the service hole cover clip.
3. Turn the service hole cover in the counterclockwise direction (looking from the bottom side of the vehicle).
4. Drain engine oil by loosening the engine oil drain plug.
|
(A) |
Engine oil drain plug |
|
(B) |
Oil filter |
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill the engine oil on exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or fire. If engine oil adheres, wipe it off completely.
5. Replace the drain plug gasket with a new part.
6. Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining engine oil.
Tightening torque:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
|
(A) |
Engine oil drain plug |
|
(B) |
Oil filter |
7. Fill engine oil through the level gauge up to center between the upper level and lower level. Place the vehicle on a level surface when checking oil level. Use engine oil of proper quality and viscosity, selected in accordance with the table in figure.
Recommended oil
Refer to “RM” section. 
Engine oil capacity
Upper level
Approx. 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
Lower level
Approx. 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)
8. Close the engine oil filler cap.
9. Start the engine and warm it up for a time.
10. Stop the engine to inspect the oil level again.