Lubrication system Changing the oil Note: Renew the oil filter and clean the centrifugal oil cleaner when changing oil. WARNING! Hot oil can cause burns and skin irritation. Wear protective gloves and goggles when changing hot oil. Make sure that there is no pressure in the lubrication system before starting work on it. The oil filler cap must always be in place when starting and running the engine to prevent oil be- ing ejected. 345 618 Min. 40 litres (10.5 US gallons). Max. 48 litres (12.6 US gallons). Environment Use a container to avoid spillage. Used oil must be disposed of as specified in national and inter- national law. Note:
Change oil more often if the engine is subjected to particularly demanding operation, such as a dusty environment, or if deposits in the centrifu- gal oil cleaner are thicker than 28 mm (1.1 in). 346 279 Min. 29 litres (7.6 US gallons). 1. Unscrew the oil plug and drain the oil when the engine is hot. In certain engines the oil is pumped out by means of a bilge pump. When draining with the valve, the oil should be hot. Alternatively, use a pump. This so that draining occurs more quickly. Max. 37 litres (9.7 US gallons). 2. Clean the magnet on the oil plug. 3. Refit the oil plug. 25° 4. Top up with oil. 25° 5. Check the level on the oil dipstick.
30° 30° Maximum angles of inclination during opera- tion 25° Maximum permissible angles during operation vary, depending on the type of oil sump; see il- lustration. 25° 343 840 30° 30° OPM 300 en-GB 37 © Scania CV AB 2015, Sweden