Oil and oil filter are recommended to be changed after 10 thousand km of car run

Also, the oil and oil filter must be replaced if there is insufficient pressure in the oil line.

Oil should be selected in accordance with engine maintenance recommendations and seasonal operation.

Oil and oil filter change with ZMZ-402 engine

The operation is carried out on a warm engine or immediately after the trip.

Changing the oil and oil filter of a Gazelle car engine

Use the “24” key to unscrew the cork

Changing the oil and oil filter of the Gazelle car engine

Drain the oil into the prepared container (at least 6 l).

Changing the oil and oil filter of the Gazelle car engine

Use the “14” key to unscrew the plug and drain the oil from the oil filter housing

Changing the oil and oil filter of the Gazelle car engine

Use the 24 key to unscrew the nut

Changing the oil and oil filter of the Gazelle car engine

Remove the cover of the oil filter housing.

Changing the oil and oil filter of the Gazelle car engine

Remove the metal and rubber sealing washers.

Changing the oil and oil filter of the Gazelle car engine

We take out the oil filter and remove the rod from it.

Install the new oil filter in reverse order.

Simultaneously with the replacement of the filter element, replace its rubber seals, as they quickly lose elasticity from hot oil

We wrap the plugs and replace the oil filter housing cover.

Pour 5.8 liters of fresh oil into the engine.

We start the engine for a few minutes, after which we stop it and, after waiting 5 minutes, check the oil level on the dipstick.

If necessary, add oil. If necessary, drain the oil from the oil cooler.

Oil and oil filter change with ZMZ-406 engine

It is more convenient to carry out work on a viewing ditch.

Changing the oil and oil filter of a Gazelle car engine

Use the 24 key to unscrew the drain plug.

Changing the oil and oil filter of the Gazelle car engine

We drain the oil into a wide container with a volume of at least 6 liters placed under the crankcase and screw the plug back in place.

The duration of the drain is at least 5 minutes.

Changing the oil and oil filter of a Gazelle car engine

The oil filter is difficult to access from the engine compartment, so we remove the engine mudguard

Changing the oil and oil filter of the Gazelle car engine

Open the filter.

If the filter is tight, it is better to use a special puller to remove it.

If there is no puller, we pierce the filter housing with a large nail or punch and, using them as a lever, unscrew the filter

Changing the oil and oil filter of a Gazelle car engine

Lubricate the gasket of the new filter with engine oil.

Changing the oil and oil filter of the Gazelle car engine

Having filled the filter halfway with engine oil, screw it onto the fitting and, after the gasket comes into contact with the cylinder block, tighten it by ¾ turn by hand

Pour fresh engine oil into the engine through a funnel and install the engine mudguard.

Start the engine, check for oil leaks, tighten leaky connections if necessary.

After stopping the engine, we bring the oil level to normal.