Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER

REPLACEMENT
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove oil filter with oil filter wrench. If rubber seal is stuck to engine, remove it.
3. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to rubber seal of new filter.
4. Install oil filter and turn it by hand until rubber seal contacts base.
5. Tighten filter 1-1/6 turns with filter wrench.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.





7. Turn engine off, and wait 5 minutes. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
Oil filter capacity: 0.21 U.S. qt (0.20 liter, 0.18 Imp qt)