58
MAINTENANCE
Oil and Filter Change
8. Place towels under the oil filter.
Using an oil filter wrench, turn
the filter counterclockwise to
remove it.
9. Lubricate the gasket on the new
filter with a film of new engine
oil. Check to make sure the
gasket is in good condition.
Make sure the gasket from the
old filter is not still on the
engine.
10. Install the new oil filter. After
the filter contacts the engine
surface, turn it 1/2 to 3/4 turn
by hand.
11. Approximately one cup of engine oil will remain in the crankcase.
To drain, remove the drain plug on the lower right side of the crank-
case.
Tip:
The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean and
free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
12. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
13. Remove the dipstick. Add the recommended oil. See page 56. Rein-
stall the dipstick.
Tip:
If the sump is not drained, add about 1 3/4 quarts initially.
14. Place the transmission in neutral. Lock the parking brake.
15.
Prime the oil pump using the procedure on page 59.
Then stop the
engine and inspect for leaks.
16. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Add oil as needed.
Maintain the oil level in the safe range. Do not overfill.
17. Discard used oil and filter properly.
Filter
