Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the engine oil
1.1. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a container.
1.2. Remove the oil filler cap.
2. Replace the oil filter:
2.1. Using a 17 mm wrench, remove the oil filter cap and oil filter element.

Important: Make sure the oil filter cap gasket is not stuck on the oil filter housing.

2.2. Grasp the cap and lightly tap the element into the recycling container or trash receptacle.
2.3. Install the new element onto the oil filter cap.
2.4. Lightly screw on the oil cap and filter element until resistance is felt.
2.5. Using a 17 mm wrench, tighten the oil filter cap.
^ Tighten the oil filter cap to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).





3. Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.
^ Tighten the oil drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Fill the engine with new engine oil.
^ Engine oil capacity is 4.7 L (5 quarts).





5. Install the oil fill cap.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks.





7. Check the engine oil level after the engine is OFF for 5 minutes. Add oil if necessary.
8. Reset the SERVICE OIL SOON telltale lamp.