35
Oil
and
Filter
Change
Always
change
the
oil
and
filter
at
the
intervals
outlined
in
the
Periodic
Maintenance
Chart
beginning
on
page
32.
Always
change
the
oil
filter
whenever
changing
oil.
The
engine
drain
plug
is
located
on
the
bottom
of
the
crankcase.
1.
Position
the
vehicle
on
a
level
surface.
Set
the
parking
brake.
2.
Start
the
engine.
Allow
it
to
idle
for
two
to
three
minutes,
Stop
the
engine.
3.
Clean
the
area
around
the
drain
plug.
CAUTION:
Hot
oil
can
cause
burns
to
skin.
Do
not
allow
hot
oil
to
contact
skin.
4.
Place
a
drain
pan
under
the
engine
crankcase.
5.
Remove
the
drain
plug.
Allow
the
oil
to
drain
completely.
NOTE:
The
sealing
area
on
the
drain
plug
and
crankcase
should
be
clean
and
free
of
burrs
or
scratches.
6.
Using
a
cap
‐
style
oil
filter
wrench,
turn
the
oil
filter
cartridge
to
remove
it.
7.
Using
a
clean
dry
cloth,
clean
the
filter
sealing
surface
on
the
crankcase.
8.
Lubricate
the
O
‐
ring
on
the
new
filter
with
a
film
of
fresh
engine
oil.
Check
to
make
sure
the
O
‐
ring
is
in
good
condition.
9.
Install
the
new
oil
filter
cartridge
with
an
oil
filter
wrench,
and
then
tighten
it
to
the
specific
torque
with
a
torque
wrench.
Oil
filter
cartridge
tightening
torque:
20N•m
(20m•kgf,
14ft•lbf).
10.
Reinstall
the
sealing
washer
on
the
drain
plug.
11.
Reinstall
the
drain
plug.
Add
the
recommended
engine
oil.
12.
Place
the
transmission
in
PARK.
Apply
the
brakes.
13.
Start
the
engine.
Allow
it
to
idle
for
one
to
two
minutes.
14.
Stop
the
engine.
Inspect
for
leaks.
15.
Re
‐
check
the
oil
level
on
the
dipstick
and
add
oil
as
necessary
to
bring
the
level
to
the
upper
mark
on
the
dipstick.
16.
Dispose
of
used
filter
and
oil
properly.
