Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

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




3. Remove the engine oil drain plug.
4. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug, replace if necessary.
5. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug sealing surface on the oil pan, repair or replace oil pan if necessary.




6. Remove the oil filter.
7. Clean and inspect the oil filter sealing area on the oil filter adapter, repair or replace if necessary.



Installation Procedure

1. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil .





Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice .

2. Install the new oil filter. Refer to Maintenance Items .

Tighten the filter to 3/4 to 1 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.





3. Install the engine oil drain plug.

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

4. Remove the oil drain pan.
5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Remove the oil fill cap from the rocker arm cover.
7. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities , Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Maintenance Schedule (North American Emissions) .
8. Install the oil fill cap to the rocker arm cover.