KRYOTEC ENGINE 28 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.
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