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Knock. Dismantling of engine may be considered
if still noise occurs even after attending all above
mentioned problems. Check for EMS problems if
any.
C. REGULAR MAINTENANCE
i. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
DESCRIPTION
Change the engine oil and filter as per service
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
sandy/dusty conditions, idled extensively, or
subject to frequent short distance driving, change
the engine oil and filter more frequently.
CAUTION
Always use the recommended grade and
quality of motor oil.
Never use reclaimed oil as this may not
protect the engine components properly.
NOTE
To protect the environment, always recycle
or dispose of oil at the proper outlets.
PROCEDURE
WARNING
Engine oil will be hot. Contact with hot
engine oil will cause bums. Use care when
handling hot engine oil.
1. Drive the vehicle so the engine oil is at
normal operating temperature.
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground to access the
oil sump drain plug and oil filter.
Raise the vehicle with a lift hoist.
Park the vehicle on flat, level surface and
engage the parking brake. Place chocks at
the rear wheels and raise the front of the
vehicle with a floor jack.
3. Raise the vehicle bonnet/hood and remove
the oil fill cap.
4. Place a suitable container under the oil sump
pan and remove the drain plug.
5. Allow the oil to drain from the engine.
6. Wipe the sump drain plug clean and apply
sealant or equivalent to the drain plug
threads.
7. Using a copper washer, re-install the oil sump
drain plug into the sump pan. Tighten the
plug to specified torque.
8. Using the oil filter wrench, remove the engine
oil filter.
SPECIAL TOOL
Spanner for Oil Filter -: 2779 5890 18 01
9. Apply a thin coating of fresh oil on the new oil
filter sealing washer.