2. Before starting the oil change procedure, prepare all necessary tools and consumables.
3. It is more convenient to change the oil and filter from below, i.e. on a ramp, lift or if there is an inspection pit.
4. It is advisable to change the oil on a warm engine, so be careful when working near the exhaust system.
5. So, warm up the engine, turn it off, open the oil filler cap.
6. Place the car on the pit.
7. Place a container under the oil pan plug and unscrew the plug. Caution: hot oil.
8. Drain the oil and inspect it for metallic flakes.
9. Wipe the plug. Even small metal inclusions will quickly ruin fresh oil.
10. Wipe the tray, install the plug.
11. Place a container under the oil filter.
12. Unscrew the filter by turning it counterclockwise. If the filter does not unscrew, punch its body with a punch and unscrew it with a long screwdriver.
13. Wipe the block mating surface. If necessary, remove traces of the old seal.
14. Lubricate the seals of the new filter with engine oil and install it in place. As soon as the gasket touches the block, tighten the filter by hand another 3/4 turn.
15. On models from 1991 onwards, some filters are marked with numbers (1 through 8) on the side. If your vehicle has this type of filter, lubricate the seal with oil, tighten the filter until the gasket contacts the block and rotate the filter by hand another seven marking positions.
16. Remove the drained oil and tools.
17. Fill with fresh oil through the filler neck in the camshaft cover. First, fill with about 3 liters. Wait a few minutes and measure the oil level with the dipstick. If the level is close to the upper mark, close the filler neck with the cap and start the engine.
18. Let the engine run for about a minute. During this time, watch for oil leaks.
19. Stop the engine, wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level.
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