Renault Laguna III Manual page 183

ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
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a Fit:
- the new seal on the drain plug (no direction of fit-
ting),
- the drain plug on the sump.
a Torque tighten the drain plug (20 N.m) using a oil
change end piece with an 8 mm square drive.
a Clean the traces of oil around the drain plug so that
any possible leaks can be detected.
a Refit the engine undertray.
II - FILLING
a
WARNING
Always check the oil level using the dipstick.
Do not exceed the maximum level on the dipstick
(could destroy the engine).
Correct the engine oil level if necessary before
delivering the vehicle to the customer.
Note:
Prevent oil outflow on the engine to avoid dam-
aging the surrounding components
Fill the engine with engine oil recommended by the
manufacturer (see Engine oil: Specifications)
(Technical Note 6013A, 04A, Lubricants).
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Note:
When filling up the engine oil, always leave at
least 10 minutes for the oil to drain down before
checking the level on the dipstick
a Adjust the engine oil level if necessary.
a Refit:
- the filler cap,
- the dipstick.
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