Every 8000 km or 6 months

VVT-i models -

Every 7000 km or 6 months

Non-VVT-i models -

Engine oil and filter renewal

Secondary operations

Primary operations

a) Clean, inspect and test the battery (See 'Weekly checks').

b) Check all the engine-related fluids (See 'Weekly checks').

c) Check the condition and tension of the auxiliary drivebelt (Section 9).

d) Renew the spark plugs (Section 22).

e) Check the condition of the air cleaner filter element, and renew if necessary (Section 10).

f) Renew the fuel filter - non-VVT-i engine models only (Section 20).

g) Check the condition of all hoses, and check for fluid leaks (Section 4).

5 If the above operations do not prove fully effective, carry out the following operations:

All items listed under Primary operations, plus the following:

a) Check the charging system (Chapter 5A).

b) Check the ignition system (Chapter 5B).

c) Check the fuel system (Chapter 4A).

1 Frequent oil and filter changes are the most important preventative maintenance procedures which can be undertaken by the DIY owner. As engine oil ages, it becomes diluted and contaminated, which leads to premature engine wear.

2 Before starting this procedure, gather together all the necessary tools and materials.

Also make sure that you have plenty of clean rags and newspapers handy, to mop-up any spills. Ideally, the engine oil should be warm, as it will drain better, and more built-up sludge will be removed with it. Take care, however, not to touch the exhaust or any other hot parts of the engine when working under the vehicle. To avoid any possibility of scalding, and to protect yourself from possible skin irritants and other harmful contaminants in used engine oils, it is advisable to wear gloves when carrying out this work. Access to the underside of the vehicle will be greatly improved if it can be raised on a lift, driven onto ramps, or jacked up and supported on axle stands (see Jacking and vehicle support).

Whichever method is chosen, make sure that the vehicle remains level, or if it is at an angle, that the drain plug is at the lowest point.

3 Although not strictly necessary, to improve access, undo the screws and remove the right-hand engine undershield - where fitted

(see illustration).

4 Slacken the drain plug about half a turn (see illustration). Position the draining containerunder the drain plug, then remove the plug completely. If possible, try to keep the plug pressed into the sump while unscrewing it by hand the last couple of turns (see Haynes Hint). Recover the sealing ring from the drain plug.

3.3 Left- and right-hand engine	3.4 Slacken the engine oil drain plug
undershields (arrowed)	(arrowed)

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