Oil Filter: Service and Repair

- Tools Required
- SA9210NE Oil Filter Wrench





1. Drain engine oil.
a. Remove the oil filler cap.
b. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a container.

IMPORTANT:
- Loosen oil filter carefully and allow oil to drain from filter. Removing filter immediately after loosening it will allow oil to drip on axle shaft boot.
- If the oil filter is difficult to remove or install from the engine, or the oil filter fitting remains inside the oil filter upon oil filter removal, replace the oil filter fitting with a new oil filter fitting.





2. Replace oil filter:
a. Using SA9210NE (or equivalent) tool, remove the oil filter.

IMPORTANT: The cylinder block sealing surface can be damaged if the oil filter is removed using a chisel or screwdriver. If the filter's steel is separated from the base plate, a 10 mm allen socket or wrench can be used to remove the filter base plate, and threaded attachment adapter. Clean the adapter and cylinder block threads before installing the adapter.

Torque: 30 Nm 22 ft. lbs.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the oil filter gasket is removed from the cylinder block. Do not over tighten oil filter.





b. Inspect and clean the oil filter installation surface. Wipe oil pan drip deflector and pan rail dry prior to installing a new oil filter.
c. Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of a new oil filter.
d. Lightly screw on the oil filter until resistance is felt.
e. Using a SA9210NE (or equivalent) tool, tighten the oil filter an extra 3/4 to 1 turn.





3. Fill with engine oil:
a. Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
b. Fill the engine with new, recommended Energy Conserving II multigrade (API grade 5W30 with a starburst label) viscosity oil. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50.
c. Install oil fill cap.
Capacities:
Drain and Refill Without Filter Change: 3.6 L (3.8 qts.)
Drain and Refill With Filter Change: 3.8 L (4.0 qts.)
Dry Fill: 4.3 L (4.5 qts.)





4. Start engine and check for leaks.
5. Check engine oil level after engine is off for five minutes; add oil if necessary.