Esteem GLX L4-1.6L (1997)
CAUTION: To tighten oil filter properly, it is important to accurately identify the position at which filter "O" ring first contacts mounting
surface.
6. Tighten filter 3/4 turn from the point of contact with mounting surface using an oil filter wrench.
Special Tool, or equivalent (A): 09915-47330 or 09915-47340
Tightening Torque (a): 14 Nm (10.5 ft. lbs.)
7. Replenish oil until oil level is brought to FULL level mark on dipstick. (about 3.3 liters or 6.9 pints). Filler inlet is at the top of cylinder head
cover.
8. Start engine and run it for three minutes. Stop it and wait another 5 minutes before checking oil level. Add oil, as necessary, to bring oil level to
FULL level mark on dipstick.
Engine Oil Capacity:
Oil pan capacity: about 3.1 liters (6.5 pints)
Oil filter capacity: about 0.2 liters (0.4 pints)
Others: about 0.3 liters (0.6 pints)
Total: about 3.6 liters (7.5 pints)
NOTE: Engine oil capacity is specified in the table. However, note that amount of oil required when actually changing oil may somewhat differ
from data in the table depending on various conditions (temperature, viscosity, etc.).
9. Check oil filter and drain plug for oil leakage.