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KRYOTEC ENGINE
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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 post.
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. Remove engine underbody guard.
5. Place a suitable container under the oil sump
pan and remove the drain plug.
6. Allow the oil to drain from the engine.
7. Wipe the sump drain plug clean and apply
sealant or equivalent to the drain plug
threads. Tighten the plug to specified torque.
8. Remove excess oil from the oil filter nipple.
9. Remove the engine oil filter. Collect residual
oil from filter.
10. Apply a thin coating of fresh oil on the new oil
filter sealing washer.