Draining engine oil
1. Oil should drain from a warm engine.
2. Place the car on level ground (not slanted). Place a drain container under the drip tray. Wipe the area around the pan drain plug, then unscrew and remove it (see illustration). Be careful not to spill hot oil on yourself. Don't lose the drain plug washer.
3. Unscrew the oil filler cap to speed up the draining process. Inspect the drain plug washer and replace if necessary.
4. After the oil has completely drained, install the drain plug with a washer and tighten it with the torque specified in the Specifications. Before filling oil, change the oil filter as follows.
Filter replacement
5. Place a suitable container under the oil filter. Unscrew and remove the filter.
6. Wipe the area around the filter and make sure no O-ring is left on the motor. Lubricate the O-ring on the new filter with engine oil and screw the filter into place.
Filling with oil and checking the engine
7. Fill in new oil of the type specified in the Specifications through the filler neck.
8. Install the filler cap, then start the engine. The oil pressure warning light will be on for a few seconds until the filter is filled with oil.
9. Start the engine and check the system for leaks around the filter and drain plug.
10. Stop the engine, then recheck the oil level. Add oil if necessary.
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