Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Notice: Do not use a universal type oil filter wrench to remove oil filter cap. Damage to the oil cap and the engine may result.

Important: When performing an oil change, if the oil filter cap being serviced has a 10 mm yellow dot located on top of 32 mm hex P/N 24460712, use only oil filter, P/N 24460713.

Important: Either a 68 mm, 14 flute oil filter wrench or a 32 mm socket must be used to loosen the oil filter cap assembly.





1. Using a 14-flat 68 mm (2.68 inch) oil filter wrench or a 32 mm (1.26 inch) socket, fully unscrew the oil filter cap from the housing. Allow the oil to drain back from the filter housing assembly.





2. Remove the oil filter cap assembly with the filter.
3. Grasp the oil filter cap with the filter element attached and gently tap the filter off onto an approved recycling container.
4. Inspect the O-seal on the cap assembly. Replace if worn, cut or damaged.

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

5. Raise the vehicle.





6. Remove the engine oil drain plug and drain the oil into an approved container.
7. Inspect the engine oil drain plug. Replace the drain plug if the sealing surface is worn or damaged.
8. Remove the engine oil drain plug and drain the oil into an approved container.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

9. Install the engine oil drain plug.
^ Tighten the oil pan drain plug -L61 to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
10. Lower the vehicle.





Notice: The oil filter must snap into the oil filter cap. If a snap does not occur, verify the correct oil filter element is being installed or engine damage may occur.

11. Snap a new oil filter element into the oil filter cap.
12. Install the oil filter cap with the element into the casting in the block and tighten.
^ Tighten the oil filter cap to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





13. Remove the engine oil fill cap.
14. Fill the engine with 4.8 L (5 qt) of new 5W-30 engine oil.
15. Install the engine oil filler cap.
16. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.





17. Check the engine oil level after the engine is OFF for 5 minutes. This will allow the engine oil to drain down into the oil pan from the cylinder head.
18. Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON telltale lamp.