Isuzu N Series 2008 Owner's Manual page 373

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Changing the Oil
(4JJ1 Engine Model)
1. Clean around the oil filler cap so
that foreign matter does not enter.
Remove the oil filler cap.
2. Place a container for receiving the oil
beneath the oil pan and the oil filter.
Remove the oil pan drain plug and the
oil filter drain plug to discharge the oil
into the container.
ADVICE
• Drained oil must be disposed of in a
method conforming to the regulatory
requirements in your country.
3. Loosen the centre bolt by turning
it counterclockwise using a socket
wrench to remove the filter case.
Next, remove the filter element.
4. To ensure that the new oil filter makes
good contact, wipe the filter mounting
surface clean using a workshop rag.
5. Replace the three O-rings and filter
element with new parts. Tighten the
centre bolt using the socket wrench.
Oil filter centre bolt tightening torque
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m/33 lb·ft)
ADVICE
• When installing the oil filter, be
careful not to let the O-rings catch
other parts. This may cause oil
leakage.
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