Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Engine Oil: Replacement
- Vehicle components are extremely hot immediately after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
- If the engine oil is spilt over the engine, exhaust pipe or the under cover, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.
Engine oil:
Refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS" for engine oil. Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>ENGINE OIL .
Engine oil capacity:
Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for engine oil capacity. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DOTC)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>SPECIFICATION .
- Remove the oil filler cap.
- Drain engine oil by loosening the drain plug.
- Use a new gasket to install the drain plug.
Tightening torque:
41.7 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 30.8 ft-lb)
- Add engine oil up to the "F" line on oil level gauge.
- Install the oil filler cap.
- Check the engine oil level. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DOTC)>ENGINE OIL>INSPECTION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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