Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will result in the removal of natural fats from
the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer. Adequate means of skin pro-
tection and washing facilities must be provided.

Recommended Precautions:
The most effective precaution is to adapt working
practices which prevent, as far as practical, the risk
of skin contact with mineral oils i.e. use enclosed
systems for handling used engine oil and decrease
components, where practical, before handling them.

Other Precautions:

• Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oil,

particularly used engine oil.

• Wear protective clothing, including impervious

gloves where practical.

• Avoid contaminating clothes, particularly under

wear, with oil.

• Do not put oily rags in pockets.

• Do not wear heavily soiled clothing and

oil-soaked foot-wear. Overalls must be cleaned
regularly and kept separate from personal cloth-
ing.

• Where there is a risk of eye contact, eye protec-

tion should be worn i.e. chemical goggles or face
shields. In addition, an eye wash facility should
be provided.

• Obtain First Aid treatment immediately for open

cuts and wounds.

• Wash regularly with soap and water to ensure all

oil is removed, especially before meals (skin
cleansers and nail brushes will help). After clean-
ing, apply lotion, etc., containing lanolin to
replace natural skin oils is advised.

• Do not use gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas

oil, thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.

• Apply barrier creams before each work period to

help clean the skin after work.

• If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice

immediately.

ITEM

2.4L ENGINE

3.0L ENGINE

Oil pump type

Involute gear type

Trochoid type

Drive method

Timing belt

Crankshaft

SPECIAL TOOLS

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ENGINE LUBRICATION

12-3

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1121000600396

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

ENGINE OIL CHECK

M1121000900193

1. Pull out the oil dipstick slowly and check that the oil level is

within the marks on the oil dipstick.

2. 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.

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

M1121001000405

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the

temperature of the coolant reaches 80

°C (176°F) to 90°C

(194

°F).

2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.

WARNING

Use care as oil could be hot.

3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB991396
Oil filter wrench

Tool not available

Removal and installation of
engine oil filter (when using
the oil filter of MD360935,
MD325714, MD332687 and
MD365876) <2.4L Engine>

MD998054
Engine oil pressure
switch wrench

Tool not available

Removal and installation of
engine oil pressure switch

B991396

ACX00892AB

GOOD

MAXIMUM

MINIMUM

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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ENGINE LUBRICATION

12-4

4. 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 ± 4 ft-lb)

5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.

Specified Engine Oil: Engine oil displaying ILSAC cer-
tification mark ("Starburst" symbol) conforming the
API classification SJ EC or SJ/CD EC
Total quantity (Includes volume inside oil filter): 4.3
dm

(4.5 quarts)

6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.

ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT

M1121001100372

Required Special Tool:

• MB991396 (When using the oil filter of MD360935,

MD325717, MD332687 and MD365876): Oil Filter Wrench

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the

temperature of the coolant reaches 80

°C (176°F) to 90°C

(194

°F).

2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.

WARNING

Use care as oil could be hot.

3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.

AC000092

<2.4L ENGINE>

DRAIN PLUG GASKET

OIL
PAN
SIDE

DRAIN
PLUG

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

DRAIN
PLUG

OIL
PAN
SIDE

DRAIN PLUG GASKET

<3.0L ENGINE>

ACX00887AB

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