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5. Use a 14 mm socket or wrench to remove the drain plug, turning it counterclockwise, and allow the engine
oil to drain into the pan. See following WARNING.
WARNING
Do not attempt to change engine oil when the engine is hot or even warm. Engine oil can cause skin burns
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.
6. Clean the oil drain plug threads with solvent to remove oil and oil residue. Make sure that the compression washer
remains on the drain plug.
7. Use a 14 mm socket or wrench and replace the front oil drain plug, turning it clockwise, and tighten to 18 ft-lb
(24.4 N-m).
8. Relocate the oil drain pan to a position under the engine oil filter (Figure 40).
9. Remove the engine oil filter, turning it counterclockwise, allowing the residual oil in the filter port and filter to drain into
the oil drain pan (Figure 41). See following NOTE.
NOTE: An oil drip guard can be used to prevent excess oil from dripping into the engine base plate. 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 prior to removing. Position the port of the plastic container so oil will be directed into the oil pan. Or, make a
drip guard 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.
10. Use a clean rag and wipe the oil filter mounting bracket surface clean where the oil filter gasket seats.
11. Install a new oil filter onto the engine oil filter port. Apply a light coat of white lithium NLGI Number 2 grease (Dow
Corning® BR2-Plus or equivalent) or new engine oil to the rubber seal around the outside surface of the filter before
attaching it to the oil filter port (Figure 42). This will help seal the filter to the oil filter mounting bracket.
NOTE: Use only oil filters designed for this engine.
12. Tighten the oil filter by hand until tight. Do not use a band wrench or channel lock plier to tighten.
13. Remove the dipstick and add engine oil into the dipstick port. Use a funnel or pour spout to direct the oil into the dipstick
port. With filter change, the engine requires 38 ounces (1.12 liters) of oil per change. Refer to oil viscosity guidelines for
selection of oil grade (Figure 43). Replace the dipstick
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