Engine Oil And Filter Change: Notes

WARNING:

New or used engine oil can be irritating to the skin. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with engine oil. Contaminants in used engine oil, caused by internal combustion, can be hazardous to your health. Thoroughly wash exposed skin with soap and water. Do not wash skin with gasoline, diesel fuel, thinner, or solvents, health problems can result. Do not pollute, dispose of used engine oil properly. Contact your dealer or government agency for location of collection center in your area.

Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule. Refer to MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES, DESCRIPTION .

Fig 1: Oil Drain Plug

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Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
Remove oil fill cap.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Place a suitable oil collecting container under oil pan drain plug (2).
Remove oil pan drain plug (2) or and allow oil to drain into collecting container. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and gasket if damaged.

Fig 2: Oil Filter
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Remove oil filter (1). Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Oil Drain Plug
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Install oil pan drain plug (2) and tighten drain plug to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).

Fig 4: Oil Filter
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Install new oil filter (1). Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION .
Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil . Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, DESCRIPTION and CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
Install oil fill cap.
Start engine and inspect for leaks.
Stop engine and inspect oil level.