engine oil SSANGYONG RODIUS 2012 Owner's Manual
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3) Troubleshooting Sequence
The basic checks for intake system are as follows:
Basic Checks for Intake System ▶
Make sure to replace or clean the air cleaner 
element periodically. Otherwise, engine will be 
derated or work abnormally because of low 
intake air volume.
Unlike the fuel system, which is a closed
circuit, the intake system is an open circuit
system. Therefore any malfunction may occur 
due to dust and dirt.
Most of the connections consist of hoses so 
the system cannot withstand high temperature 
and pressure. Also it can be deformed or 
loosened easily because it is a clamp 
mounting system. Thus, when checking the 
engine, basic inspections, such as tightened 
status check and visual inspection for hose, 
etc., should be carried out in advance.
Other Checks for Intake System ▶
If the intake system is free of any faults, 
check for EGR and PCV oil separator. 
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06-4
2. INSPECTION
1) Cautions During Driving
The following lists cautions to take during test drive and on the turbocharger vehicle, which must 
be considered during the operation.
It's important not to drastically increase the engine rpm starting the engine. It could make 
rotation at excessive speed even before the journal bearing is lubricated and when the 
turbocharger rotates in poor oil supply condition, it could cause damage of bearing seizure 
within few seconds.
If the engine is running radically after replacing the engine oil or oil filter brings poor oil supply
condition. To avoid this, it's necessary to start off after idling the engine for about 1 minute 
allowing oil to circulate to the turbocharger after the replacement.
When the engine is stopped abruptly after driving at high speed, the turbocharger continues to 
rotate in condition where the oil pressure is at '0'. In such condition, an oil film between the 
journal bearing and the housing shaft journal section gets broken and this causes abrasion of 
the journal bearing due to the rapid contact. The repeat of such condition significantly reduces 
life of the turbocharger.
Therefore, the engine should be stopped possibly in the idle condition. 1.
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After string for long period of time during winter season or in the low temperature condition 
where the fluidity of engine oil declines, the engine, before being started, should be cranked 
to circulate oil and must drive after checking the oil pressure is in normal condition by idling 
the engine for few minutes. 
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2) Inspection of Turbocharger
When problem occurs with the turbocharger, it could cause engine power decline, excessive 
discharge of exhaust gas, outbreak of abnormal noise and excessive consumption of oil.
On-board Inspection 1.
Check the bolts and nuts foe looseness or missing
Check the intake and exhaust manifold for looseness or damage
Check the oil supply pipe and drain pipe for damages
Check the housing for crack and deterioration -
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Inspection of turbine 2.
Remove the exhaust pipe at the opening of the turbine and check, with a lamp, the existence of
interference of housing and wheel, oil leakage and contamination (at blade edge) of foreign 
materials.
Interference: In case where the oil leak sign exists, even the small traces of interferences on 
the turbine wheel mean, most of times, that abrasion has occurred on the journal bearing. 
Must inspect after overhauling the turbocharger.
Oil Leakage: Followings are the reasons for oil leakage condition -
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Problems in engine: In case where the oil is smeared on inner wall section of the exhaust 
gas opening.
Problems in turbocharger: In case where the oil is smeared on only at the exhaust gas
outlet section. *
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Idling for long period of time can cause oil leakage to the turbine side due to low pressure of 
exhaust gas and the rotation speed of turbine wheel. Please note this is not a turbocharger 
problem.
Oil Drain Pipe Defect
In case where oil flow from the turbocharger sensor housing to the crank case is not smooth 
would become the reason for leakage as oil builds up within the center housing. Also, oil 
thickens (sludge) at high temperature and becomes the indirect reason of wheel hub section. 
In such case, clogging and damage of the oil drain pipe and the pressure of blow-by gas 
within the crank case must be inspected. 
Damages due to Foreign Materials.
When the foreign materials get into the system, it could induce inner damage as rotating 
balance of the turbocharger gets out of alignment. -
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06-6
3) Inspection of Turbine
Thoroughly check the followings.
Must absolutely not operate the turbocharger with the compressor outlet and inlet opened as it 
could damage the turbocharger or be hazardous during inspection.
Interference: In case where is trace of interference or smallest damage on the compressor 
wheel means, most of times, that abrasion has occurred on the journal bearing. Must inspect 
after the overhaul.
Oil Leakage: The reason for oil leakage at the compressor section is the air cleaner, clogged 
by substances such as dust, causes the compressor inlet negative pressure. -
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Rotating in high speed at no-load for extended period of time can cause oil leakage to the 
compressor section as oil pressure within the center housing gets higher than pressure 
within the compressor housing.
Overuse of engine break (especially in low gear) in down hill makes significantly low 
exhaust gas energy compared to the time where great amount of air is required during 
idling conditions of the engine. Therefore, amount of air in the compressor inlet increases 
but the turbocharge pressure is not high, which makes negative a.
b.
No problem will occur with the turbocharger if above conditions are found in early stage but oil 
leaked over long period of time will solidify at each section causing to breakout secondary 
defects.
Damages by foreign materials: In case where the compressor wheel is damaged by foreign 
materials requires having an overhaul. At this time, it's necessary to check whether the foreign 
materials have contaminated intake/exhaust manifold or inside of engine. 
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06-111914-01
3. TROUBLESHOOTING
The followings are cautions to take in handling defects of turbocharger, which must be fully aware 
of.
1) Cautions
After stopping the engine, check whether the bolts on pipe connecting section are loose as 
well as the connecting condition of vacuum port and modulator, which is connected to the 
actuator.
During idling of the engine, check for leakage in the connecting section of pipe (hoses and 
pipes, duct connections, after the turbocharger) by applying soap water. The leakage condition 
in the engine block and turbine housing opening can be determined by the occurrence of 
abnormal noise of exhaust. 
By running the engine at idle speed, abnormal vibration and noise can be checked. 
Immediately stop the engine when abnormal vibration and noise is detected and make 
thorough inspection whether the turbocharger shaft wheel has any damages as well as 
checking the condition of connections between pipes.
In case where the noise of engine is louder than usual, there is possibility of dampness in the 
areas related with air cleaner and engine or engine block and turbocharger. And it could affect 
the smooth supply of engine oil and discharge.
Check for damp condition in exhaust gas when there is sign of thermal discoloration or 
discharge of carbon in connecting area of the duct.
When the engine rotates or in case where there is change in noise level, check for clogging of 
air cleaner or air cleaner duct or if there is any significant amount of dust in the compressor 
housing. 
During the inspection of center housing, inspect inside of the housing by removing the oil drain 
pipe to check for sludge generation and its attachment condition at shaft area or turbine side.
Inspect or replace the air cleaner when the compressor wheel is damaged by inflow of foreign 
materials.
Inspect both side of the turbocharger wheel after removing inlet and outlet pipe of the 
turbocharger. 1.
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07-31543-00
1. SPECIFICATION
The engine oil filter element should be changed at the same time with the engine oil.
Regularly check the engine oil level and add the engine oil if necessary.
Remember to check the engine oil level and shorten the cycle to replace the engine oil 
under severe driving conditions. -
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Severe Driving Condition
Frequent stop-and-go traffic, extended idling, short driving distance below 6 km, driving 
distance below 16 km when the outside temperature remains below freezing
Driving in a hilly or mountainous terrain, sandy, or dusty area
High load driving such as trailer towing
Taxi, patrol service or delivery service (extended idling and excessive driving with low speed) -
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Unit Specification
Oil pump Lubrication system Gear pump, forced circulation
Type Inscribed gear
Capacity 63 L at 4,000 rpm
Relief pressure5.8 bar ± 0.3 bar
Oil filter Type Full flow/Paper element
Engine oil Specified oil SAE 5W30 (approved by MB SHEET 229.51)
Capacity (L) Min.: 4.5 L
Max.: 6.0 L
Service 
intervalEU Change every 20,000 km or 12 months
(The service interval should be shortened under 
severe conditions)
General Change every 15,000 km or 12 months
(The service interval should be shortened under 
severe conditions)
Oil injection nozzle Type Piston
Operating pressure 1.5bar
Closing pressure 1.0bar
Oil flow 4 L/min
Oil pressure switch Permissible pressure 10bar 
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07-4
2. MAINTENANCE
1) Level Check
Park the vehicle on a level ground and apply the parking brake. Stop the engine and wait more than 5 
minutes.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert it all the way.
Pull out it again and check the oil level.
The oil level should be between the maximum (Max) mark and minimum (Min) mark on the oil 
dipstick. Oil should be replenished before the level goes below the minimum mark. -
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Operating vehicle with insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine. Make sure the 
engine oil level is correct and add oil if necessary.
2) Replenishment
If the level gets to the lower point, open the filler cap on top of the cylinder block and add the 
genuine oil without exceeding the level of the upper mark.
Recheck the oil level after 5 minutes.
Regularly check the engine oil level and add Ssangyong genuine engine oil if necessary.
Clean the dipstick with clean cloth so that any foreign materials cannot get into the engine.
The oil should not go above the upper mark on the dipstick.
The engine oil may be consumed more if the engine is new. -
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Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler 
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1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1) Overview
The lubrication system supplies oil to each lubrication section to prevent friction and wear and to 
remove heat from the friction part. As the engine runs, frictional heat is generated on each 
lubrication section. If this condition persists, the bearing can be burned and stuck. 
In other words, it creates an oil film on each sliding surface to convert solid friction to liquid 
friction in order to minimize wear and prevent temperature increasing on the friction part.
For the D20DTF engine with no oil pressure switch, the engine ECU receives the low engine oil 
level signal from the oil level sensor and communicates with the instrument cluster through the 
CAN communication to turn on the warning lamp.
2) Components
Oil coolerOil dipstick gaugeOil pump
Oil filter moduleOil pressure switchOil pan 
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07-6
2. FUNCTIONS OF LUBRICATION
1) Lubrication
It creates a viscous barrier between moving parts that reduces friction, which means less heat 
and longer life for those parts. As a lubricant, oil must maintain a protective film to prevent metal-
to-metal contact. It must be fluid enough to allow easy starting and to circulate quickly through 
the engine, yet remain thick enough at higher operating temperatures and speeds to provide 
adequate lubrication.
2) Cooling
Combustion heat and friction energy must be removed from the engine in order to prevent its 
overheating. Most of heat energy is taken by the engine oil.
Clean oil passages, proper viscosity and low contamination provide sufficient flow rate of the 
engine oil and effective cooling.
3) Sealing
It helps to seal the space between the pistons and the cylinder walls so that compression is more 
effective and power is not lost during combustion. 
4) Anti-corrosion
As a corrosion inhibitor, oil coats internal engine parts to prevent surface rust on the inside of the 
engine which can be caused by blow-by products and water formed in combustion. It must also 
be capable of neutralizing the acids that are formed by combustion blow-by and oil oxidation at 
high temperatures.
5) Cleaning
The small particles of dirt or other contaminants are suspended in oil and carried away to be 
filtered out. As a detergent, engine oil must be able to gather and suspend dirt and other 
contaminants until the oil can leave them as it passes through the filter and returns to the internal 
engine environment. 
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08-8
Coolant reservoir
Oil filter module
Thermostat
When the engine coolant 
reaches 90℃, the thermostat 
starts to open (fully open at 
100℃) and lets the coolant 
flow to the radiator to 
maintain the engine 
temperature.
Water pump
The water pump is driven by the engine drive belt and 
supplies the coolant to each area of the engine.
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1) Overview
Water pump  Impeller vaneSealing