SPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TOOLS CHART TOOL TOOL NUMBER AND NAME SUPERSESSION APPLICATION MB991396 Oil filter wrench General service tool or MB991396-01 Removal and installation of engine oil filter (when using oil filter MD321589 and MD352627) MB992118 Oil pressure switch wrench - Removal and installation of engine oil pressure switch
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- Pull out the oil dipstick slowly and check that the oil level is within the marks on the oil dipstick.
- Check that the oil is not excessively dirty, that there is no coolant or gasoline mixed in, and that it is sufficiently thick and slippery.
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- Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F). WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.
- Remove the engine oil filler cap.
- Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
- Install a new drain plug gasket so that it faces in the direction shown in the illustration, and then tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 39 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 3 ft-lb)
- Refill the specified quantity of oil. Specified engine oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification mark ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SM Total quantity: 4.3 dm 3 (4.52 quarts) NOTE: SAE 5W-20 engine oil is strongly recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold starting. SAE 10W-30 may be used when the normal operating temperature is above 38°C (100°F).
- Install the engine oil filler cap.
- Let the engine run for a few minutes.
- Stop the engine, and then check the oil level using the oil dipstick after a few minutes.