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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
4. When the oil has stopped draining,
replace the drain plug using a new
washer and retighten by turning it
clockwise.
Oil pan drain plug tightening
torque : 3.5 ~4.0 kgf.m
5. Remove the oil filter by turning it
counterclockwise with a oil filter
wrench of the proper size. A cer-
tain amount of oil will come out
when you remove the filter. So be
sure to have your drain pan in
place underneath it.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance
with the instructions on the carton
or on the filter itself. Do not over-
tighten.
Oil filter tightening torque :
1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m
Be sure that the mounting surface
on the engine is clean and that the
old gasket is removed completely.
Lubricate the new gasket on the
filter with clean engine oil before
installation.
7. Refill the crankcase with the rec-
ommended engine oil. Refer to the
specification in chapter 9 for en-
gine oil capacity.
8. Start the engine and check to be
sure no oil is leaking from the drain
plug or oil filter.
9. Shut off the engine and recheck
the oil level.
NOTE:
Always dispose of used engine oil
in an environmentally acceptable
manner. It is suggested that it be
placed in a sealed container and
taken to a service station for recla-
mation. Do not pour the oil on the
ground or put it in with the house-
hold trash.
WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irrita-
tion or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Wash your hands
thoroughly with soap and warm
water as soon as possible after
handling used oil.
G050A01A-AAT
CHECKING AND CHANGING
THE ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. When the
engine is hot, the engine coolant
is under pressure and may erupt
through the opening if the cap is
removed. You could be seriously
burned if you do not observe this
precaution. Do not remove the ra-
diator cap until the radiator is cool
to the touch.
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