Contents: Precautions when working with oils ↓ Selecting motor oil ↓ Checking the engine oil level ↓ Changing engine oil and filter ↓
Precautions when working with oils
1. Long-term and repeated contact with motor oil causes the removal of the skin's natural oils, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
In addition, the motor oils used contain potentially dangerous components that can cause skin cancer.
2. After working with oil, wash your hands thoroughly with soap or other cleanser. After cleaning the skin, apply a special cream to restore the skin's natural fat layer.
3. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel or solvent to clean the skin.
Selecting motor oil
1. Use oil with API classification - SH and higher.
2. Select viscosity (SAE) according to the temperature range diagram corresponding to the vehicle operating conditions until the next oil change.
* - recommended oil.
Checking the engine oil level
1. Place the car on a flat horizontal surface. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the crankcase.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a rag.
3. Reinstall the dipstick until it stops.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level in the engine crankcase. If the oil level is below or slightly above the low mark on the dipstick scale, add the same type of engine oil that was poured into the engine.

a) Remove the oil filler cap.
b) Add the required amount of engine oil.
Note:
- Avoid overfilling the oil, otherwise the engine may be damaged.
- Always check the oil level on the dipstick after topping up.
c) Install the oil filler cap.
Changing engine oil and filter
Note: The manufacturer recommends the following intervals for simultaneous replacement of engine oil and filter.
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1. Place the vehicle on a flat, horizontal surface.
2. Warm up the engine for a few minutes to normal operating temperature, then turn off the engine.
3. Drain the old engine oil.
a) Remove the oil filler cap.
b) Unscrew the drain plug and drain the oil into a container.
EJ series.
KZ series.
4. Replace the oil filter.
a) Unscrew the oil filter.

b) Check and clean the mating surface for the oil filter on the cylinder block.
c) Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the gasket surface of the new oil filter.

d) Screw the new filter on by hand until the gasket fits snugly against the contact surface.
d) Using a special tool, tighten the oil filter by 3/4 of a turn.
5. Fill with new engine oil.
a) Clean the drain plug, install a new gasket if necessary and tighten the drain plug.
Tightening torque:
- eJ series - 25 Nm
- kZ series - 30 Nm
b) Fill with new engine oil.
Filling capacity:
EJ Series:
- with filter replacement - 2.3 l
- without filter replacement - 2.1 l
KZ series:
- with filter replacement - 3.5 l
- without filter replacement - 3.3 l
c) Install the oil filler cap.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks.
7. Check the engine oil level.
