Owner Maintenance; Handling Used Engine Oil:; Maintenance and Care- Page 184

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

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

6. Make sure the O-ring is positioned 

properly before reinserting the 
dipstick.

The distance between L and F on the 
dipstick represents the following:

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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.

Changing engine oil

1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes 

and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler 
cap.

2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil 

into a suitable container.

3. Replace the plug tightly after the oil 

has thoroughly drained.

4. Fill the engine with new oil to the F 

mark on the dipstick.

5. Securely replace the oil-filler cap.

6. Start the engine and inspect around the 

drain plug for leaks.

7. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the 

oil to return to the oil pan.

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

L (US qt, Imp qt) 

0.8 (0.85, 0.70) 

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.

CAUTION

WARNING

Checking or Changing Engine Oil:
Hot engine oil is dangerous. If the 
engine has been running, the engine 
oil becomes very hot. You could be 
seriously burned. Don’t check or 
change the engine oil when the 
engine is hot.

WARNING

Tighten

Loosen

Drain plug

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