ENGINE MAINTENANCE — Changing Air Cleaner Filter / Changing Engine Oil

MA-12prose procedure

Changing Air Cleaner Filter

Viscous paper type

The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between renewals.

Changing Engine Oil

WARNING

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.

Changing Engine Oil — drain & refill

1
Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine components.
2
Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
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3
Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.

Refill oil capacity (Approximate) — Unit: ℓ (Imp pt)

Case	Capacity
With oil filter change	3.1 (5-1/2)
Without oil filter change	2.9 (5)

With oil filter change

Capacity3.1 (5-1/2)

Without oil filter change

Capacity2.9 (5)

IMPORTANT

The refill capacity changes depending on the oil temperature and drain time, use these values as a reference and be certain to check with the dipstick when changing the oil.

CAUTION

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer. Drain plug: 29 - 39 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb). Use recommended engine oil (API SG grade).

Changing Engine Oil — verify

4
Check oil level.
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5
Start engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
6
Run engine for a few minutes, then turn it off. After several minutes, check oil level.

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