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Engine oil and oil filter change
Engine oil changes are to be carried out
depending on time intervals and mileage in-
tervals, since oil loses its lubrication prop-
erties not only through engine operation but
also through ageing.
Under exceptional conditions e.g. frequent
cold starts or predominantly urban traffic
and stop-and-go traffic, the engine oil and
engine oil filter should be changed at
shorter intervals rather than the recom-
mended maintenance schedule.
Engine oil filter elements should be replaced
at the same time with engine oil.
Service interval
Capacity
Change every 10,000km or 6
3.75L
months (But, every 5,000km
(including
or 3 months under severe
oil filter)
conditions)
Severe conditions
•
When most trips are less than 6km.
•
Operating when outside temperatures
remain below freezing and when most
trips are less than 16km.
•
When most trips include extended idling
and/or frequent low-speed operation as
in stop-and-go traffic.
•
When operating in dusty areas.
WARNING
Used engine oil and their containers
can be a hazard to health and the
environment.
• Do not dispose of used engine oil
in household refuse waste.
• Use your local authorized waste
disposal facilities when disposing
of these.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7–7
COOLANT LEVEL
The cooling system is filled with an ethyl-
ene glycol base coolant.
In the correct concentration the coolant pro-
vides excellent corrosion and freeze pro-
tection for the entire cooling and heating
system and must therefore not be replaced
by plain water even in summer.
The coolant level should be between "MIN"
and "MAX" mark on the coolant surge tank
when the engine is cool. The level rises at
engine operating temperature and drops
again when the engine cools down.
If the level falls below the "MIN" mark, add
enough 50/50 water and ethylene glycol
antifreeze mix, to provide freezing and cor-
rosion protection.
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