Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Special Tools

EN-4487 - Oil Filter Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Allow the oil to drain completely.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the oil pan drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
6. Lower the vehicle.





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

7. Use an EN-4487 - Oil Filter Wrench to loosen the oil filter cap (1).
8. Remove the oil filter cap (1) and filter (2).
9. Remove the filter from the cap.

Installation Procedure




1. Clean and lubricate the Oil-ring on the oil filter cap (1) with clean 5W30 engine oil.
2. Install the NEW oil filter (2) on the filter cap (1).
3. Install the oil filter cap and filter.

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

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

4. Use an EN-4487 - Oil Filter Wrench to install and tighten the oil filter cap (1) until fully seated. DO NOT exceed 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
5. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (USA and Canada) (Maintenance).