Engine Oil
6.
From the underside of the vehicle, use a socket or wrench to remove the drain plug (1)
(Figure 24)
. Turn the plug
counterclockwise and drain the engine oil into the pan.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to change engine oil when the engine is hot or even warm. Hot engine oil can burn skin.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear rubber gloves when
handling oil drain plug, oil filter, and oil drain pan.
7.
Clean the oil drain plug threads with solvent to remove oil and oil residue. Make sure that the compression
washer or sealing o-ring remains on the drain plug. Inspect the compression washer or the sealing o-ring
and replace if necessary.
8.
Use a socket or wrench to replace the oil drain plug (1)
(Figure 24)
. Turn the plug clockwise and tighten to
14.5 ft·lb (20 N·m).
9.
Replace the oil filler cap.
10. Replace the center access panel (1)
(Figure 23)
, then lower and latch the cargo bed.
1
2
815
Figure 24
Engine Oil Drain Plug and Oil Filter Wrench
Engine Oil Filter Change
1.
Drain the engine oil.
See Engine Oil Draining on page 41.
2.
Place the oil drain pan under the engine oil filter
(Figure 25)
.
3.
Remove the engine oil filter. Turn it counterclockwise and drain the residual oil in the filter port and filter into
the oil drain pan.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
We recommend using an oil filter wrench of the type shown (2)
(Figure 24)
(Ampro
®
P/N T70413785A255 or
equivalent). An oil drip guard can be used to prevent excess oil from dripping onto the engine base plate
(Figure 25)
. Use an empty quart (one liter) container and cut the bottom off at an angle, then slide the open
area of the container up and under the oil filter before removal. Position the port of the plastic container so
oil will be directed into the oil pan. A drip guard can be made by folding a piece of cardboard, thin metal, or
plastic under the oil filter, forming a channel to direct the filter port oil into the drain pan.
Dispose of used oil according to the environmental laws and regulations for your area.
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