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MAINTENANCE & CAR CARE
Changing of Engine Oil and Oil Filter :
Change the oil and oil filter cartridge at specified intervals
(Engine oil and oil filter cartridge may be changed earlier if
the car is operating in sandy/dusty conditions). Changing of
oil and oil filter requires access from underneath the body.
The car should be raised on a hoist at a service station or
should be parked on a service pit.
1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating
temperature. Then shut it off.
2. Open the bonnet and remove the engine oil filler cap.
Remove the drain plug of the oil sump from the bottom of
the engine. Drain the oil into an appropriate container.
Take proper care as the engine oil will be hot.
3. Remove the oil filter with the help of a special wrench.
Destroy the filter to avoid reusage of the same.
4. Smear a little fresh engine oil on the rubber gasket of the
new engine oil filter. Hand tighten the engine oil filter and
give a further three fourth turn with the special tool.
Do not over tighten engine oil filter as this may
damage oil filter and oil may leak out.
5. Before filling in fresh oil in the engine, clean the drain
plug and threads on the sump. Apply Maxifix sealant on
the threads.
6. Refit the drain plug using a new sealing washer.
Tighten the drain plug to 3.5 mkg. torque.
Engine Oil & Oil Filter
DIP STICK
OIL FILTER
7. Fill recommended quantity of fresh engine oil in the crank
case and secure the oil filler cap in its place.
8. Start the engine and run for a few minutes. Do not heat
up the engine. The engine oil pressure lamp should go
‘OFF’. after starting the engine.
9. Check for engine oil leakages, rectify if any.
10.Stop the engine and recheck the engine oil level after a
few minutes. If necessary add oil to bring the level to the
upper mark on the dip stick.
Note : Use of reclaimed oil is not recommended.
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