Lexus NX: Replacement
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
- Prolonged and repeated contact with engine oil will result in the removal of natural oils from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer.
- Precautions should be taken when replacing engine oil to minimize the risk of your skin making contact with used engine oil. Protective clothing and gloves that cannot be penetrated by oil should be worn. The skin should be washed with soap and water, or waterless hand cleaner thoroughly to remove any used engine oil. Do not use gasoline, thinners or solvents.
- In order to protect the environment, used oil and used oil filters must be disposed of at designated disposal sites.
PROCEDURE
1. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
(a) Remove the oil filler cap.
(b) Remove the oil pan drain plug and gasket, and then drain the engine oil into a container.
(c) Clean and install a new gasket and the oil pan drain plug.
Torque:
40 N·m {408 kgf·cm, 30 ft·lbf}
2. REMOVE OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY
| (a) Connect a hose with an inner diameter of 15 mm (0.591 in.) to the pipe. |
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| (b) Remove the oil filter drain plug from the oil filter cap assembly. NOTICE: Do not remove the O-ring (for drain plug). |
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| (c) Install the pipe to which the hose was attached to the oil filter cap assembly. NOTICE: Insert the pipe with the O-ring (for drain plug) attached to the oil filter cap assembly side. HINT: Use a container to catch the draining engine oil. |
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| (d) Check that the engine oil has been drained and remove the pipe and O-ring (for drain plug). HINT: Remove the pipe in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration. |
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| (e) Using SST, remove the oil filter cap assembly. SST: 09228-06501 NOTICE: Do not remove the oil filter bracket clip. |
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| (f) Remove the oil filter element and O-ring (for cap) from the oil filter cap assembly. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the O-ring groove, remove the O-ring (for cap) by hand and do not use any tools. |
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3. INSTALL OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY
(a) Clean the inside of the oil filter cap assembly, the threads and O-ring groove.
| (b) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the new O-ring (for cap), and install it to the oil filter cap assembly. NOTICE:
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(c) Set a new oil filter element to the oil filter cap assembly.
(d) Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the installation surface and inside of the engine.
(e) Again apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring (for cap), and install the oil filter cap assembly.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the O-ring (for cap) is not pinched.
| (f) Using SST, tighten the oil filter cap assembly. SST: 09228-06501 Torque: 25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf} NOTICE: After tightening the oil filter cap assembly, check for gaps between the installation surfaces and protrusion of O-ring (for cap). |
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(g) Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring (for drain plug), and install it to the oil filter cap assembly.
NOTICE:
Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the installation surface.
| (h) Install the oil filter drain plug to the oil filter cap assembly. Torque: 12.5 N·m {127 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Make sure that the O-ring (for drain plug) is not pinched. |
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4. ADD ENGINE OIL
(a) Add new engine oil and install the oil filler cap.
Standard Oil Grade:
| Oil Grade | Oil Viscosity |
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| ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil | 0W-20 |
Standard Capacity:
| Item | Specified Condition |
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| Drain and refill without oil filter change | 4.0 liters (4.2 US qts, 3.5 Imp. qts) |
| Drain and refill with oil filter change | 4.4 liters (4.6 US qts, 3.9 Imp. qts) |
| Dry fill | 5.3 liters (5.6 US qts, 4.7 Imp. qts) |
5. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL
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6. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK
(a) Start the engine. Make sure that there are no oil leaks from the areas that were worked on.
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