Engine oil change
Periodic oil and oil filter changes are the most important preventive maintenance procedure. During operation, engine oil ages - it becomes liquid and contaminated, which leads to premature engine wear.
An oil change should be carried out immediately after a trip on a still warm engine, so that the oil drains better along with contaminants.
It is recommended to change the oil using a vacuum suction unit.
The upper end of the pipe for the engine oil level indicator has an increased diameter, which allows you to connect an oil intake with a diameter of 14 mm of a vacuum unit for sucking oil.
Install a drip pan under the engine to collect leaking engine oil.
Remove the engine oil level gauge.
Remove the cap from the oil filler neck.
Install a 14mm oil pickup instead of the engine oil level gauge and drain the engine oil.
Replace oil filter.
Fill the engine with the correct brand of oil.
On engines with a turbocharger, after changing the oil and oil filter at the first start, the engine should run at idle speed until the oil pressure warning lamp goes out. If you increase the speed when the lamp is on, the turbocharger may fail.
Note. Drain the oil by removing the oil drain plug from the oil pan.
Checking the engine oil level
Check engine oil level. If the oil level is below normal, add oil in small portions until the oil level reaches the area located between the marks «Min» And «Max» on the oil dipstick.
If the oil level is at the mark «Min», adding about one more liter of oil will raise the oil level to the optimum level. Close the filler cap.
Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Check for oil leaks around the filter and drain plug on the pan. Be aware that the oil pressure warning light may be on for a few seconds (until the oil fills the entire lubrication system).
Stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the sump. Check the oil level and top up if necessary.