Changing the engine oil
Engine off!
Change the
oil In
your engine regularly
(see also Warranty and Maintenance
booklet). This is very important as the
lubricating properties of oil diminish
gradually during normal operation of
the car.
Drain the oil when the engine
is
still
warm.
Loosen all six cap nuts. Then,
after removing five of the
nuts,
pry the
oil
strainer cover loose. Allow the oil to
drain.
After the oil is drained, remove the
oil
strainer to clean it. The cleaning of the
strainer should be done with every oil
change
Use new gaskets and washers
when
re-mstalling
the strainer to be sure
no oil leak will develop
later
Tighten cap nuts
in
a crosswise pattern
to a torque of 5 ft.
lbs.
(0.7
mkg).
Fill the engine with
2.6
U.S. quarts
(2.2 Imp. quarts or 2.5 liters) of
oil
labeled For Service
API/SE".
For the
right oil viscosity, see page 55.
When putting the threaded cover (arrow)
back on, turn it clockwise, but do not
overtighten.
Because of detergent additives in
the
oil
the fresh oil will look dark after the
engine has been running for
a
short time.
Tbis
is to be expected, and there is no
reason to change the
oil
at intervals
shorter than recommended by
tfie
manufacturer,
We recommend more frequent oil
changes if you drive your car only short
distances during the winter months.
Be mindful of how you dispose of the
engine
oil.
Do not dump
il
in streams
or down sewage drains. Check your
local ordinances.
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