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Autopapyrus · Daihatsu Cast 0.66 Turbo KF-VET (2015)
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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Daihatsu Cast 0.66 Turbo KF-VET (2015): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

On a Daihatsu Cast with the KF-VET turbo engine, it is best to change the oil every 5,000 km or every 6 months. Change it even more often with city driving and short trips, because the turbocharger heats the oil considerably. The filter is a spin-on type, located low on the front of the engine block. The approximate refill capacity is 2.7-3.0 L (2.9-3.2 qt). Always make the final check with the dipstick.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 40-60 minutes Steps: 13

Parts

3
№PartAlternatives
01 Engine oil 0W-20, API SN or newer (for 0.66 L turbocharged gasoline engine)about 3 L (3.2 qt); 5W-30 is acceptable in hot climates
02 Spin-on oil filter for KF-VET engine Denso, Vic, Toyota/Daihatsu Genuine
03 Drain plug sealing washer (copper or aluminum)

Tools

7
  • Drain plug wrench (usually 14 or 17 mm, check against your plug)
  • oil filter wrench (strap or cup type)
  • socket with torque wrench
  • 4-5 L drain pan
  • funnel
  • shop rags
  • jack with jack stands or ramps

Step by step

13 steps
  1. Warm up the engine for 3-5 minutes until it is warm (not hot) so the oil flows easily. Shut off the engine and wait a couple of minutes.
  2. Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake. Raise the front of the car with a jack and set it on jack stands, or drive it onto ramps. Never work under a car supported only by a jack.
  3. If a lower plastic engine undercover is installed, remove it (usually a few bolts or clips). Locate the drain plug on the oil pan.
  4. Position the drain pan, open the oil filler cap on the engine so the oil drains faster, and remove the drain plug. The oil is hot, so protect your hands.
  5. Let the oil drain for 10-15 minutes. Wipe the plug and its seating surface, and replace the sealing washer.
  6. Install the drain plug with the new washer. The tightening torque for the oil pan on this engine is usually 30-40 N·m (22-30 lb-ft). Do not overtighten, because the threads in an aluminum oil pan strip easily.
  7. Move the drain pan under the oil filter. Unscrew the old filter counterclockwise with the filter wrench. The remaining oil will run out of the filter and its mounting seat.
  8. Wipe the sealing surface on the block. Make sure the old rubber gasket has not stayed behind on the engine.
  9. Lubricate the rubber ring of the new filter with fresh oil and, if possible, pour a little oil into the filter (only if it sits in a position where it will not spill). Spin the filter on by hand until the gasket touches, then tighten it about 3/4 of a turn further (follow the instructions printed on the filter body). Do not overtighten it with a tool.
  10. Reinstall the engine undercover if you removed it. Lower the car.
  11. Pour about 2.5 L (2.6 qt) of oil through the filler neck, wait 1-2 minutes, and check the level with the dipstick. Add oil in small amounts until the level is between the MIN and MAX marks (closer to MAX, but not above it).
  12. Close the filler cap and run the engine for 30-60 seconds. The oil pressure light should go out 1-2 seconds after startup. Inspect the filter and drain plug for leaks.
  13. Shut off the engine, wait 5 minutes, and recheck the dipstick level, topping up if necessary. Reset the oil change reminder if there is one in the instrument cluster (the procedure depends on the trim level). Take the used oil to a recycling point.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • The turbocharged KF-VET is sensitive to oil quality and level
  • Do not use oil with a higher viscosity than recommended, and do not run the engine above the MAX mark or below the MIN mark
  • Before starting the engine, make sure the drain plug and filter are tight, because oil loss can quickly damage the turbocharger
  • Check the exact refill capacity and torque specifications for your trim level in the service manual for your specific car