Work schedules
Changing the engine oil and filter
Temperature for oil and filter change
Only change the engine oil when the engine
is at normal operating temperature.
Oil filter replacement
!
Make sure that no foreign objects enter
the filter housing. Never wipe the filter
housing out because lint or dirt can enter
the oil circuit.
X
Unscrew oil filter cap : using a socket
spanner insert (SW 36). Allow the oil to
drain from the filter housing.
X
Remove oil filter cap : with oil filter ele-
ment = and unclip oil filter element = by
pressing in a sideways direction.
X
Replace sealing ring ; on cap :. Lightly
grease the sealing ring.
X
Insert new oil filter element =
into
oil filter
cap : and press until it clips into place.
X
Screw on oil filter cap : with the oil filter
element and tighten. Tightening torque:
25 Nm.
Siphoning and draining engine oil
H
Environmental note
Dispose of engine oil and filters in accordance
with the applicable regulations for your loca-
tion.
i
Only siphon off/drain engine oil with the
engine at normal operating temperature.
Example: OM 926 LA
:
Filler neck
;
Oil dipstick
X
To siphon off engine oil: pull out oil dip-
stick ;.
X
Insert the extractor system into the guide
tube, using an O-ring to seal it.
X
Siphon off the engine oil through the guide
tube.
i
Observe the extraction pump operating
instructions.
G
WARNING
Hot engine oil escaping under pressure can
scald your skin and eyes.
Wear suitable protective gloves, protective
clothing and safety goggles.
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Work schedules
Notes on maintenance