Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front.





Note:
Use a 6-point socket to remove the oil filter cap.

2. Place a suitable drain pan below the oil filter adapter (4).

3. Remove the oil filter cap (1).

Note:
It is normal for oil to drain from the oil filter chamber in the oil filter adapter housing. Do NOT replace the oil filter adapter for this condition.

4. Remove and discard the oil filter cartridge (3).

5. Remove and discard the oil filter cap O-ring (2).

6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





7. Position the drain pan below the oil drain plug (1).

8. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1).

9. Remove and discard the oil drain plug seal.

10. Allow the oil to drain completely.

Installation Procedure





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

1. Install the oil pan drain plug and NEW drain plug seal and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

2. Lower the vehicle.





Caution:
Lubrication must be applied to the threads of the oil filter cap prior to installation. Failure to lubricate the oil filter cap threads can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage.

3. Lubricate the oil filter cap threads and NEW O-ring with clean engine oil.





Caution:
Proper oil filter cap tightening is mandatory. Failure to tighten the oil filter cap to the proper specification can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage.

Note:
Use a 6-point socket to install the oil filter cap.

4. Install a NEW oil filter cartridge (3).

5. Install the oil filter cap (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Fill the engine with the appropriate oil type and quantity. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations [1][2]Fluid Type Specifications and Approximate Fluid Capacities [1][2]Capacity Specifications.





7. Install the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front.