ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTER
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait a few
minutes for the oil to return to the
oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level.The level should be
between F and L.
If the level is near or at L, add enough
oil to bring the level to F. Do not over-
fill.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants’’
later in this section.)
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Change engine oil and filter accord-
ing to the Scheduled Maintenance at
the beginning of this section.
MAINTENANCE
7-9
OK
FL
S2BLC705A
WARNING - Engine Oil
Continuous contact with USED
engine oil has caused skin can-
cer in laboratory mice. Protect
your skin by washing with soap
and water. Keep all engine oil
out of reach of children.
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