Prolonged, 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
protection and washing facilities must be provided.

Recommended Precautions
The most effective precaution is to adapt working
practices which prevent, as far as practicable, the
risk of skin contact with mineral oils. For example;
Use enclosed systems for handling used engine oil
and decrease components, where practicable,
before handling them.
Other precautions:

•

Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils,
particularly used engine oils.

•

Wear protective clothing, including impervious
gloves where practicable.

•

Avoid contaminating clothes with oil.

•

Do not put oily rags in pockets.

•

Do not wear heavily soiled clothing and oil-
impregnated foot wear. Work clothing must be
cleaned regularly and kept separate from
personal clothing.

•

Where there is a risk of eye contact, eye
protection should be worn. For example;
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
cleaning, the application of preparations
containing lanolin to replace the natural skin oils
is advised.

•

Do not use gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas
oil, thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.

•

Use barrier creams, applying them before each
work period, to help the removal of oil from the
skin after work.

•

If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice
immediately.

ITEMS

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

SPECIA L TO O LS

M1121000600084

O N -VEH IC LE SERVIC E

ENGINE OIL CHECK

M1121000900063

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 has sufficient
viscosity.

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

M1121001000074

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

temperature of the coolant reaches 80

C (176

)

90°

(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

−

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

MB991610
Oil filter wrench

−

Removal and installation of
engine oil filter (when using
the oil filter of MD352626)
<3.0L Engine>

MD998054
Oil pressure switch
wrench

−

Removal and installation of
oil pressure switch

B991396

MB991610

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 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m (29 ft-lb)

5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.

Specified Engine Oil (API classification): SJ or higher
Total quantity (Includes volume inside oil filter): 4.3

(4.5 quarts)

6. Install the engine oil filler cap.

7. Check oil level.

ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT

M1121001100071

Required Special Tools:

•

MB991396 (When using the oil filter of MD360935,
MD325717, MD332687 and MD365876): Oil Filter Wrench

•

MB991610 (When using the oil filter of MD135737):
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°

(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 N·m
29 ft-lb

DRAIN
PLUG

OIL
PAN
SIDE

DRAIN PLUG GASKET

<3.0L ENGINE>

ACX00887AB

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