Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Draining and Filling

Special Service Tools






Wrench, Oil filter

303-752

WARNING: The spilling of hot engine oil is unavoidable during this procedure, care must be taken to prevent scalding.

CAUTION: Correct installation of the oil filler cap can be obtained by tightening the cap until an audible click is heard.

NOTE:
Clean the components general area prior to dismantling.
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to Air Deflector Service and Repair
4 Remove the oil pan drain plug.
- Position a container to collect the fluid.
- Discard the oil pan drain plug seal.




5 Remove the oil filter.
- Position a container to collect the fluid.
- Discard the oil filter.




6 Using the special tool, install the oil filter.
- Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb.ft).
7 Tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Install a new seal.
8 Fill the engine with oil.
9 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery

10 Start engine and run at idle speed until the oil pressure warning light extinguishes.
- Stop the engine.
- Check for leaks.

11 Install the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to Air Deflector Service and Repair

12 Check and top-up the engine oil.