Changing Engine Oil

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil may be hot.
Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.

Warm up the engine and check for any oil leaks
Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.
Remove the oil drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug And Oil Filler Cap
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Install a new washer on the oil drain plug, then install the oil drain plug in the oil pan.
CAUTION: Clean the drain plug and install with new washer.

CAUTION: Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

Oil pan drain plug: Refer to Oil Pan: Exploded View .
Refill the engine with new specified engine oil.
Oil grade and viscosity: Refer to [RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS [FOR USA AND CANADA] ].

Oil capacity: Refer to SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS .

CAUTION: The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the "Refill oil capacity" values as a reference and check the oil level using the dipstick when filling the engine with oil.
Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for any oil leaks.
Stop the engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown in illustration. Add oil as necessary and install the oil filler cap. Refer to [Engine Oil: Inspection ].

Fig 2: Identifying Dipstick
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CAUTION: Do not overfill the engine with oil.