Attention! Prolonged skin contact with used engine oil is quite dangerous. Use barrier cream and wear gloves during this procedure. Change oil-soaked clothing immediately.
Note. Frequent engine oil changes are the number one preventive maintenance procedure available to the amateur mechanic. Over time, the oil is susceptible to dilution and contamination, which leads to premature engine wear.
These tools are essential for changing the engine oil and oil filter.
- 1 - Drain container - should not be very deep, but wide enough to avoid splashing
- 2 - Rubber gloves - when removing the drain plug and oil filter, the oil will inevitably fall into your hands (gloves protect against burns)
- 3 - Collar - sometimes the drain plug is tightened very tightly, and it is necessary to use a long collar to release it. You can also use an appropriately sized ring wrench
- 4 - Socket - used in conjunction with a collar or ratchet drive (must match the size of the drain plug head
- 5 - The oil filter wrench is a metal strap wrench that requires some free space around the filter to use. This key is not needed for all types of engines
- 6 - Oil filter wrench - this wrench is put on the bottom of the filter and can be turned using a ratchet drive or a gate (for different types of filters there are wrenches of different sizes). Such a key is not needed for all types of engines.
1. Before starting work, make sure you have all the necessary tools. You should also have enough rags or old newspapers on hand to pick up spilled oil.
2. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature - warm oil and sediment flow out of the engine better. If you need to buy a new oil, filter or any tools, go for them by car, so you warm up the engine oil at the same time.
3. Park the vehicle on a level surface and turn off the engine when it is warm enough. Remove the oil filler cap from the cylinder head cover.
4. To gain access to the drain plug and oil filter, jack up the vehicle and place it securely on jack stands.
Attention! Never work under a vehicle supported only by a hydraulic or scissor jack - always use jack stands!
5. If you are going to change the oil on this car for the first time, get under it and familiarize yourself with the location of the drain plug and oil filter. Note that on some engines the oil filter is located on the top left side of the engine. The exhaust system components will be hot during this procedure, so note where the pipes go so you don't come into contact with them during operation.
6. Being careful not to touch hot components, place a drain pan under the drain plug at the bottom of the engine.
7. Clean the area around the plug, then release the plug. It is recommended to use rubber gloves when releasing the cork for the last few turns, so as not to get burned by hot oil. While unscrewing the plug, try to press it against the crankcase, and then pull it out sharply. This will help you avoid hand contact with the hot oil jet, as well as the possibility of the plug falling into the drain container.
Drain plug release.
8. As the pressure of oil flowing out weakens, it may be necessary to reposition the container under the crankcase. Check the old oil for metal particles, this can give you an early warning of engine wear.
9. After draining the old oil, wipe the drain plug with a clean rag. Any, even the smallest, metal particles adhering to the cork will immediately contaminate the new oil.
10. Install the plug and tighten it securely. Use a new washer if necessary.
11. Place a drain pan under the oil filter.
Non-separable type oil filter
1. Loosen the retractable oil filter by turning it counterclockwise with the filter wrench. Any filter key will do.
2. Sometimes the retractable filter is so tight that it is not easy to release. In this case, punch it through with a metal rod or a long screwdriver and use it as a gate to turn the filter. Be prepared for the fact that when the filter housing is pierced, oil will squirt out of it.
3. Having released the filter, unscrew it by hand from the cylinder block. After removing the filter, quickly turn it upside down to avoid spilling oil.
4. Wipe the surface of the cylinder block with a clean rag. Make sure none of the old o-rings are stuck in the mounting surface of the block. If necessary, they can be removed with a scraper.
5. Make sure the type of the new filter matches the old one. Lubricate the rubber o-ring of the new filter with engine oil and install it in place. Do not use a filter wrench as overtightening the filter will damage the seal. Most filter manufacturers recommend hand tightening only. It is usually customary to tighten them three-quarters of a turn after the o-ring contacts the block, but it is best to follow the instructions on the filter itself.
6. Before installing the filter on the engine, lubricate its sealing ring with clean engine oil.
Oil filter with replaceable element
1. Some models are equipped with an oil filter with a replaceable element.
2. Give a bolt.
3. Remove the cover.
...and pull out the filter element
4. Compare the new element with the old one and make sure it is the same type, then install it in the filter housing.
5. Use a clean rag to wipe the housing mounting surface and cover. Replace the rubber O-ring if necessary. Lubricate the new ring with clean oil and install the cap and bolt. Tighten the bolt securely.
Replacing the rubber sealing ring of the cover.
All models
1. Remove all tools and rags from under the vehicle, being careful not to spill oil from the drain pan, then lower the vehicle to the ground.
2. Pour new oil into the engine through the opening in the cylinder head cover. Use a funnel to avoid spilling oil on the engine. Pour into the engine specified in Specifications amount of fresh oil. Wait a few minutes to allow the oil to drain into the sump, then check the level with the dipstick (see Section Checking fluid levels). If the level is within normal limits, close the neck with a cap.
3. Start the engine and let it run for about a minute. The low oil pressure warning light may take a few seconds to turn off while new oil fills the filter; while it is on, do not turn off the engine. While the engine is running, look under the vehicle and check for leaks at the drain plug and around the oil filter. If there is a leak, turn off the engine and tighten the plug and/or filter a little.
4. Wait a few minutes and check the oil level again. Top up if necessary.
5. The first few days after an oil change, check the oil level frequently and for signs of leaks.
6. The used oil drained from the engine in its present form cannot be reused and must be thrown away. Disposal centers and some auto repair shops can accept used oil, which can then be recycled. After the drained oil has cooled, it can be poured into a suitable container and sent to a collection point.
Note. To drain the used oil, contact your local waste collection points.