Inspection
Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn ofl the
engine. Allow the oil a few minutes to drain back
into the oil pan so the dipstick will show the actual
tevet,
Make certain that the oil level indicated on the dip-
stick is between the upper and lower marks.
lf the level has dropped close to the lower mark,
add oil until it reaches the upper mark.
CAUTION: Insert the dipstick caretully to avoid
bending it.
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Replacement
CAUTION: Remove the drain plug carefully while the
engine is hot; the hot oil may cause scalding.
'1. Warm up the engine.
2. Drcin the engine oil.
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DRAIN PLUG44 N.m (4.5 kgl.m,33 lbl.tt)
WASHERReplace.
3. Reinstallthe drain plug with a new washer, and refill
with the recommended oil.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the drain plug.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the oil filter should bereplaced at every other oil change. Under severe condi-
tions, the oil filter should be replaced at each oil change.
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RequirementAPI Service Grader Use "Energy
Consetuing " SJ or "Energy
Conserving ll" SH grade oil SAE
5W 30 preterred.
You can also use an oil {rom a con
ta,ner that bears the API CERTIFI
CATION MARK.
CapacityB188 l engine:
3.5 | 13.7 US qt,3.1 lmp qt)
at oil change.
3.8 | (4.0 US qt,3.3 lmp qt)
at change, including filter.
4.6 | (4.9 US qt,4.0 lmp qt)
after engine overhaul-
Bl8C1, Bl8C5 engines:
3.7 f (3.9 US qt,3.3 lmp qt)
at oil change.
4.0 ( (4.2 US qt,3.5 lmp qt)
at change, including filter.
4.8 | (5.1 US qt,4.2 lmp qt)
after engine overhaul.
Cha ngeEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12
months {Normal conditionsi.
Every 3,750 miles 16,000 km) or 6
months (Severe conditions).
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