Owner Maintenance; Handling Used Engine Oil:; Maintenance and Care- Page 225

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

It’s OK between MIN and MAX.
But if it’s near or below MIN, add 
enough oil to bring the level to MAX.

6. Make sure the O-ring is positioned 

properly before reinserting the 
dipstick.

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Changing Engine Oil and Filter

Change engine oil and filter according to 
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).

Please act responsibly—protect the 
environment and take used oil to a 
recycling facility. Ask your dealer or a 
service station for information.

Don’t add engine oil over MAX. This 
may cause engine damage.

Full

OK
Low

3.0-liter engine

CAUTION

Handling Used Engine Oil:
Continuous contact with used engine 
oil is dangerous. It could cause skin 
cancer. Always wash with soap and 
water immediately after changing oil 
and filter.

Remove any oil splatter from the 
exhaust manifold, the exhaust pipe and 
the shield. Oil left on these areas will 
smoke when the engine is running.

WARNING

CAUTION

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