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Changing engine oil
The engine oil must be changed in accor-
dance with the service program, see
page 246.
Oil volume and grade, see page 255.
Oil changing should be carried out on a
warm engine.
1 Unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of
the sump and leave the oil to drain into
an oil tray or other suitable receptacle for
at least ten minutes. Take care, as the oil
may be hot.
2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew
and remove the oil filter.
3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand.
4 Refit the drain plug with a new washer.
5 Fill with new engine oil.
Run the engine to normal temperature and
check the oil level.
Change of engine oil and oil filter may be
required more frequently, see page 246.
WARNING
• Prolonged and repeated exposure of
the skin to engine oil can cause seri-
ous skin disorders. Avoid prolonged
skin contact whenever possible.
• Used engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by
washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
• Keep oil out of reach of children.
• Do not touch the turbocharger or
exhaust manifold. These get very hot
when the engine has been running.
• Do not spill oil on hot parts of the
engine as this could cause a fire. Used
engine oil is particularly flammable.
• Protect the environment. Do not
dispose of oil in the ground or down a
drain. Dispose of all used oil and oil
filters at an appropriate disposal facil-
ity.
IB491
Engine-oil filler cap and dipstick
IB493
Drain plug and oil filter