Changing the engine oil and filter
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Changing the engine oil and filter
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1.
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Remove the upper engine cover.
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2.
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Disconnect the hose from the throttle body vacuum box.
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3.
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Unplug the EGR valve connector.
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5.
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Raise the car and remove the lower engine cover.
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6.
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Place a suitable receptacle under the car. Undo the drain plug and drain the oil.
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7.
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Fit the oil plug with a new seal.
Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft)
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8.
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Fit the lower engine cover.
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9.
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Lower the car and remove the filter cap and filter element. Catch any oil spills with a rag.
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10.
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Fit the filter element and the cap placing a new O-ring on the filter cap. Apply engine oil to the O-ring.
Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 lbf ft)
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11.
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Connect the vacuum hose to the throttle body vacuum box.
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12.
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Plug in the EGR valve.
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14.
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Start the engine and let it run for approximately 30 seconds. Switch off the engine.
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15.
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Wait 3 - 5 min. Check the oil level and top up if necessary.
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16.
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Fit the upper engine cover.
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