10. Engine Oil (Change)

Use the specified oil. (Refer to RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE ).

1. After warming up the engine, remove the oil filler cap.
2. Remove the drain plug to allow the engine oil to drain.
3. 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) 

4. Pour new engine oil in through the oil filler tube.

   Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification mark ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming the API classification SM. 

   Total quantity: 4.3 dm ³  (4.52 quarts) 

   Fig 1: Installing Drain Plug With Torque Specifications (2.4L Engine)

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   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).
5. Install the engine oil filler cap.
6. Start the engine and run it at idle for a few minutes.
   Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug With Torque Specifications - 3.8L Engine

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7. Pull out the oil dipstick slowly and check that the oil level is within the marks on the oil dipstick.
8. 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.
   Fig 3: Identifying Dipstick Level (Maximum And Minimum)

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