Esteem GLX L4-1.6L (1997)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
It is recommended to use engine oil of API grade SG, SH or SH/ILSAC GF-I class.
Select the appropriate oil viscosity according to the chart.
Always change oil and oil filter as soon as possible after driving in a dust storm.
See Owner's Manual for further details.
Before draining engine oil, check engine for oil leakage. If any evidence of leakage is found, make sure to correct defective part before proceeding to
following work.
1. Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.
2. After draining oil, wipe drain plug clean. Reinstall drain plug, and tighten it securely as specified below.
Tightening Torque (a): 35 Nm (25.5 ft. lbs.)
3. Loosen oil filter by using oil filter wrench (Special tool).
Special Tool, or equivalent (A): 09915-47330 or 09915-47340
4. Apply engine oil to new oil filter "O" ring.
5. Screw new filter on oil filter stand by hand until filter "O" ring contacts mounting surface.