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ENGINE
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C. REGULAR MAINTENANCE :
NOTE
 None of the procedures should be
performed with ENGINE RUNNING, unless
specified in the procedure.
i. Engine Oil Replacement :
WARNING
 New and used engine oil can be
hazardous.
 Used oil filter and oil to be disposed as per
local regulation.
NOTE
 Before draining engine oil, check engine for
any oil leakage. If any leakage found, make
a note of it and repair or replace the
defective part before refilling the engine oil.
1. Position the vehicle in a 2 poster lift.
2. Open the Engine oil filling cap.
3. Remove the stone guard (For procedure refer
stone guard removal in body section)
4. Position a suitable container for collecting the
drained Engine oil below the oil Sump drain
plug.
5. Loosen and remove the Engine oil sump drain
plug.
6. Drain Engine oil in the container placed in
step 3.
7. After draining the oil completely, wipe the
drain plug and reinstall the drain plug.
NOTE
 When replacing the Engine Oil, allow the oil
to drain completely and then refill it with
new oil after ensuring that drain plug is
reinstalled and tightened to a torque of 5±1
kg-m with new sealing washer.
ii. Oil Filter Replacement :
1. Turn the front wheel to the extreme right and
secure the vehicle using chokes.
NOTE
 4X2 vehicle oil filter can also be accessed
from bottom of vehicle.
2. Remove the inner wheel arc liner.
3. Approach from behind the wheel to the oil
filter.
4. Rotate the Oil filter in the anti-clockwise
direction using the Oil filter spanner.
Fitment :
Fit the oil filter by rotating it till the rubber seal
makes contact with the oil cooler. After that rotate
it by 7/8th turn to 1 turn using the oil filter spanner.
(Part No 2870 5890 18 04 for M/S FLEETGUARD
Oil Filter & 2870 5890 18 05 for M/S MAHLE Oil
Filter)
CAUTION
 Do not over tighten the oil filter, as over
tightening may cause damage to the filter,
which may in turn result in oil leakage from
it.