6
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
10
6
. Install a new oil filter in accor-
dance with the instructions on the
carton or on the filter itself. Do not
over-tighten.
9. Start the engine and check to be
sure no oil is leaking from the
drain plug or oil filter.
10.Shut off the engine and recheck
the oil level.
G040B02O-GAT
Diesel Engine: Left hand drive
type (E.C only)
Oil filter
Tightening torque:
Gasoline - 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m
Diesel(LHD(Except E.C), RHD) -
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.
2
.3 ~ 2.5 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.
Engine oil
drain plug
KCHB01A
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at those intervals specified
in the maintenance schedule in Sec-
tion 5. If the car is being driven in
severe conditions, more frequent oil
and filter changes are required.
7
8
. Remove the engine oil level dip-
stick.
. Refill the crankcase with the rec-
ommended engine oil. Refer to
the specification in chapter 9 for
engine oil capacity.
!
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.
The procedure for changing the oil
and filter is as follows:
!
CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil
using by a funnel. Do not overfill
not to damage engine.
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