Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Oil Filter

Service Repair No - 12.60.04

Remove

1. Clean area around filter head and place a container beneath engine.





2. Using a strap wrench, unscrew and discard filter.

Refit

1. Clean mating face of filter head.
2. Lubricate sealing ring of new filter with clean engine oil.
3. Fit filter and tighten by hand until it seats then tighten a further half turn.
4. Start and run engine to check for leaks.
5. Stop engine, wait a few minutes, then check oil level.
6. Top up engine oil.