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 degrease
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 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 (skin cleansers and nail brushes
will help). After cleaning, apply lotion, etc., con-
taining 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.

• If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice

immediately.

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Oil pump type

2.4L Engine

Involute gear type

3.8L Engine

Trochoid type

Drive method

Crankshaft

SPECIAL TOOLS

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ENGINE LUBRICATION

12-3

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1121000600404

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

ENGINE OIL CHECK

M1121000900397

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.

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB991610
Oil filter wrench

General service tool

Removal and installation
of engine oil filter (when
using oil filter MD356000)

MD998054
Engine oil pressure
switch wrench

General service tool or
MD998054-01

Removal and installation
of engine oil pressure
switch

MB991610

AC205268

MAXIMUM

MINIMUM

GOOD

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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ENGINE LUBRICATION

12-4

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

M1121001000450

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

temperature of the coolant reaches 80

− 90°C (176 −

194

°F).

WARNING

Use care as oil could be hot.

2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
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 ± 3 ft-lb)

5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.

Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC

certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or con-
forming the API classification SL.

Total quantity:

<2.4L Engine> 4.3 dm

(4.5 quarts)

<3.8L Engine> 4.6 dm

(4.9 quarts)

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

AC305936

DRAIN PLUG
GASKET

OIL PAN SIDE

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 3 ft-lb

<2.4L ENGINE>

AC305937

DRAIN PLUG
GASKET

OIL PAN SIDE

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 3 ft-lb

<3.8L ENGINE>

-20

100

120

-10

-20

-30

-18

SAE 10W-30

SAE 5W-20 (PREFERRED), 5W-30

AC209357AB

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