CONT INUED
Remove the oil drain bolt and
washer from the bottom of the
engine. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container.Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available f rom your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
bef ore installing a new oil f ilter.Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the contacting surf ace
of a new oil f ilter.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
7. 8.
4. 5. 6.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
315
WASHER
OIL FILTER
BOLT
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Put the under-cover back in place
and reinstall the holding clips and
screws. Lock the clips securely by
pushing on the center of each clip.
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
9.
10. 11. 12.
Changing the Oil and Filter
316 Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
