5. Clean the sealing surfaces of the drain plug and oil pan. The sealing surfaces
should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
6. Reinstall the drain plug. DO NOT overtighten.
TORQUE
12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
7. Using an appropriate oil filter wrench, rotate the oil filter counter-clockwise to
remove.
8. Using a clean, dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the housing.
9. Lubricate the gasket area on the new oil filter with a thin film of clean engine
oil.
10.Install the new filter and turn clockwise by hand until the filter gasket contacts
the sealing surface. Then turn an additional 3/4 turn.
11. Remove the oil fill cap. Add the recommended oil. Do not overfill.
FLUID CAPACITY
5 qts (4.75 liters)
12.Reinstall the oil fill cap.
13.Shift to neutral.
14.Start the engine and allow it to idle for 1-2 minutes. Stop the engine.
15.Check for leaks around the drain plug and oil filter.
16.Allow the oil to drain to the bottom of the oil sump for 3 minutes. Remove the
dipstick and view the oil level. Maintain the oil level between the ADD and
FULL marks on the dipstick. Add oil if necessary. Do not overfill.
17.Recycle the used oil and filter properly.
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