Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Tools Required

J 44887 Oil Filter Wrench


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.




3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.

Important: DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap.


4. Use J 44887 to remove the oil filter cap.




5. Remove the oil filter cap with filter.
6. Remove the filter from the cap.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the filter to the cap.
2. Install the oil filter cap with filter.

Notice: Over torquing the oil filter cap may cause damage to the oil filter cap resulting in an oil leak.


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .


Important: DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap.


3. Use J 44887 on the oil filter cap .

Tighten the oil filter cap until fully seated, DO NOT exceed 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





4. Install the oil pan drain plug.

Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .