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10. Carefully thread the new oil filter onto the
engine block. Hand-tighten the filter until the
filter is firm
against the sealing surface.
CAUTION
Use only the designated filter wrench to
tighten the oil filter. Using any other means
to tighten the filter may cause damage to
the filter or engine.
11. Lower the vehicle to the ground and add 5
liters of fresh oil through the oil fill hole on the
cylinder head cover.
12. Start the engine, observing the oil pressure
indicator on the instrument panel. Stop the
engine immediately if the light fails to go out
within a few seconds of starting the engine.
13. Allow the engine to run for two to three
minutes before stopping.
14. Check the oil level using the engine dipstick
to make sure the engine oil level is at the
'MAX' mark on the dipstick.
15. Check for oil leaks at the filter or drain plug.
ii. ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT
Description
Replace the engine coolant and flush the cooling
system as per service schedule.
Procedure
WARNING
Coolant is poisonous to humans and
animals. Use care when handling coolant
and use proper disposal otherwise death
or injury may occur.
Never loosen or remove the coolant
reservoir cap while the engine cooling
system is still hot. Removing the reservoir
cap may allow hot coolant or steam to
escape, causing severe bums.
The electric cooling fan, may start at any
time. Disconnect the battery cable to
prevent the fan from operating while
servicing the cooling system.
1. Allow the vehicle engine to cool sufficiently
before proceeding.
2. Disconnect the negative(-) battery cable.
3. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
4. Raise the vehicle off the ground to access the
coolant drain petcock on the radiator.
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.
5. Place a container capable of holding at least
eight (8) litres of liquid beneath the drain plug
on the radiator.
6. Loosen the drain plug and allow the coolant
to drain into the container.
7. Remove the fasteners securing the engine
coolant reservoir to the bracket in the engine
compartment.