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11. Carefully thread the new oil filter onto the
engine block. Hand-tighten the filter until the
filter is firm
against the sealing surface.
12. Lower the vehicle to the ground and add 6.5
liters of fresh oil through the oil fill hole on the
cylinder head cover.
13. 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.
14. Allow the engine to run for two to three
minutes before stopping.
15. Check the oil level using the engine dipstick
to make sure the engine oil level is at the
'MAX' mark on the dipstick.
16. 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. Drain the coolant reservoir and rinse out any
sediment.
8. Use fresh water to reverse flush the radiator
from the drain to the coolant reservoir bottle.
9. Close the coolant drain plug on the radiator.
10. Add the recommended brand of pre-mixed
40:60 ratio coolant to the reservoir until the
coolant level is
at the 'MAX' mark on the
bottle.
11. Start the engine and gradually increase
engine speed to allow the engine to reach 85-
90
o
C, which allows the thermostat to open.
12. Allow the engine to return to idle speed.
13. Stop the engine and allow to cool sufficiently.
14. Add pre-mixed 40:60 ratio coolant to the
reservoir until the coolant level is at the 'MAX'
mark on the bottle.