OIL CHANGE
IMPORTANT
Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
See the fluid recommendation table for
capacities and plug torques. Always
change the oil at the intervals outlined in
the Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 110. Always change
the oil filter whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for two to three minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4.
Clean the area around the drain plug
q
.
5. Place a drain pan under the crankcase.
6. Remove the drain plug
q
. Allow the oil to drain completely.
CAUTION
Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
7. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug. The sealing surfaces on drain
plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
8. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
TORQUE
11 +/- 1 ft-lbs (16 +/- 1.5 Nm)
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MAINTENANCE
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