Technical data

Vehicle care 297
Changing engine oil and filter
Engine oil looses its ability to
lubricate when contaminated. Be
sure to change your engine oil
according to maintenance schedule.
Be sure to replace the engine oil filter
each time you change engine oil.
Under severe conditions, change oil
and oil filter more frequently than is
recommended in the standard
maintenance schedule.
Severe conditions include, but are
not limited to:
 Frequent cold starts.
 Considerable travel in
stop-and-go traffic.
 Frequent short trips.
 Frequent driving when outside
temperature remains below
freezing.
 Prolonged idling.
 Frequent low-speed driving.
 Driving in dusty areas.
{Warning
Before attempting to do the work,
be sure you are fully acquainted
with doing this job.
Have a repairer do this work if you
are not confident of completing the
task safely. We recommend an
authorised repairer.
Otherwise, you could be injured or
damage the vehicle.
{Warning
Engine oil and its containers can
be hazardous to your health.
Avoid repeated or prolonged
contact with engine oil.
Clean your skin and nails with soap
and water, or hand cleaner after
handling engine oil. Also keep this
and other toxic materials out of the
reach of children.
Engine oil can irritate the skin and
can cause illness and even death if
swallowed.