Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Position the oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plug.
3. Remove the engine oil drain plug.
4. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug. Repair or replace the plug if needed.
5. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug sealing surface on the oil pan. Repair or replace the oil pan if needed.





6. Remove the oil filter.
7. Clean and inspect the oil filter sealing area on the engine block. Repair or replace the oil filter sealing area if needed.

Installation Procedure





1. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket using clean oil. Install the new oil filter.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the new oil filter.
After the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface, tighten the new oil filter to 3/4-1 full turn.





3. Install the engine oil drain plug.
Tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the oil drain pan.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Fill the engine using new engine oil.
7. Start the engine.
8. Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.
9. Turn OFF the engine. Allow a few minutes in order to allow for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
10. Remove the oil level indicator from the oil level indicator tube.
11. Clean off the indicator end of the oil level indicator using a clean paper towel or a cloth.
12. Install the oil level indicator into the oil level indicator tube until the oil level indicator handle contacts the top of the oil level indicator tube.
13. Remove the oil level indicator from the oil level indicator tube. Keep the tip of the oil level indicator down.
14. Inspect the level of the engine oil on the oil level indicator.
15. If needed, readjust the oil level by adding or draining the engine oil.