Note:
- When operating the car in difficult conditions, change the oil 2 times more often.
- When changing the engine oil, it is recommended to change the oil filter at the same time.
- The intervals for changing the engine oil and the engine oil filter are the same.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and warm it up at idle so that the arrow of the coolant temperature gauge is above the minimum division of the scale.
Note: In general, it is recommended to warm up the engine so that the coolant temperature reaches 80-90°C (temperature gauge pointer approximately in the middle of the scale).
3. Stop the engine. Set the automatic transmission selector lever to position "R" or the manual transmission control lever in the reverse gear position. Open the hood.
4. Drain the old engine oil.
- A) Remove the engine oil filler cap.
Engines 2.0 l. / 2.4 l.
Engine 2.7 l.
- b) Remove the drain plug on the engine oil pan and drain the oil into a suitable container.
Caution: Be careful not to burn yourself as the engine oil is hot.
- V) After completely draining the engine oil, reinstall the oil pan drain plug. Before installing, clean the drain plug and install a new gasket. Tighten the plug to the specified torque.
Note: Install the drain plug gasket as shown.
- Tightening torque: 35-45 Nm
Engines 2.0 l. / 2.4 l. | Engine 2.7 l. |
5. Replacing the oil filter.
- A) Remove the oil filter from the engine using a special wrench. If the key is missing, then wrap the oil filter with a rag and unscrew it with your hands.
Caution: Be careful not to burn yourself as the engine oil may be hot.
Note: Before removing the oil filter, place a suitable container under it to collect the oil.
- b) Check and, if necessary, clean the surface adjacent to the filter.
- V) Lubricate the O-ring of the new oil filter with a small amount of clean engine oil.
- G) Install the oil filter, turn it by hand until the filter ring gasket fits snugly against the mating surface.
Note: Before installing a new oil filter, make sure that the gasket residue of the old filter is removed from the surface of the bracket adjacent to the filter.
- d) Final tighten (entrust) oil filter from 3/4 turn to one turn using a special wrench.
- Rated tightening torque with a special wrench: 14±2 Nm
Note: It is recommended to tighten the filter with a special wrench, since hand tightening can be weak and cause oil leaks.
6. Fill in the required amount of new engine oil through the engine oil filler neck, checking the level with the dipstick.
Attention: Do not fill the engine oil above the maximum level, as this may cause serious damage to engine parts.
- API oil quality (not less): class SG or SH
Filling capacity:
- 2.0L/2.4L engines:
- total: 4.3 l
- in oil pan: 4.0 l
- in oil filter: 0.3 l
- Engine 2.7L:
- total: 4.5 l
- in oil pan: 4.0 l
- in oil filter: 0.5 l
Attention: engine oil viscosity (according to SAE classification) select according to the temperature range chart corresponding to the operating conditions of the car until the next oil change.
7. Replace the oil filler cap.
8. Start the engine and press the accelerator pedal 2-3 times within a few minutes. Check for oil leaks from the oil filter and drain plug.
9. Stop the engine and check the engine oil level with the dipstick. Add oil if necessary.