Service Manual

2-16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Remove the oil filler cap and pour in the specified type
and the amount of oil.
Engine Oil:
Grade: SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL Class
Viscosity:
SAE40, SAE30, SAE10W-30/SAE10W-40,
or SAE5W-20
Capacity: [When the oil filter is not removed]
1.8 L (1.9 US qt)
[When the oil filter is removed]
2.1 L (2.2 US qt)
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Check the O-ring [A] on the oil filler cap for damage. Re-
place the oil filler cap assembly if O-ring is damaged.
When checking the oil level, do not turn oil filler cap on
threads.
NOTE
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Some increase in oil consumption may be expected
when a multi grade engine oil (10W-30/10W-40, 5W-20)
is used. Check the oil level more frequently than recom-
mended interval.
Oil Filter Replacement
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Drain the engine oil (see Engine Oil Change).
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Using a suitable tool [A], remove the oil filter [B].
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When unscrewing the oil filter, place a suitable container
beneath the oil drip tray to receive oil from the oil filter and
oil passages in the engine.
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Replace the oil filter [A] with a new one.
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Apply light film of engine oil to the seal [B].
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Install the oil filter.
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Turn the filter until the seal contacts mounting surface [C]
of the engine. Then turn the filter BY HAND (S) 3/4 turn.
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Run the engine at slow idle speed 3 minutes.
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While running the engine, check for oil leaks around it.
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Stop the engine and check the oil level (see Engine Oil
Level Inspection).