Engine Lubrication: Service and Repair
Renew Engine Oil and Filter1. Before changing the oil ensure that the vehicle is level on either hoist or ground.
2. Run the engine to warm the oil; switch off the ignition and disconnect the battery for safety.
3. Place an oil tray under the drain plug.
4. Remove the drain plug in the bottom of the sump at the left-hand side. Allow oil to drain away completely. Fit new copper washer and replace the plug, tighten to 24-30 Nm (18-22 ft lb).
5. Remove the engine undertray. Place an oil tray under the engine.
6. Unscrew the filter counter-clockwise, using a strap wrench as necessary.
7. Clean the oil cooler adaptor mating face and coat the rubber washer of the new filter with clean engine oil. Screw the filter on clockwise until the rubber sealing ring touches the machined face. Tighten a further half turn by hand only. DO NOT overtighten.
8. Check that the drain plug is tight.
9. Clean the outside of the oil filler cap, remove it from the extension filler neck and clean the inside.
10. Pour in the correct quantity of new oil of the correct grade from a sealed container to the high mark on the dipstick and firmly replace the filler cap. DO NOT FILL ABOVE 'HIGH' MARK. Reconnect the battery.
11. Run the engine and check for leaks from the filter. Stop the engine, allow the oil to run back into the sump for a few minutes, then check the oil level again and top up if necessary.