Powertrain
General Procedures - Engine Oil Draining and Filling
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~42min
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment
Oil Drain Equipment
Draining
- Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). - Remove the brackets and the lower splash shield.

- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
Use general equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil drain plug.
Torque: 21 lb-ft (28 N·m)
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- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
Use general equipment: Oil Drain Equipment.jpg)
Filling
- Install a new engine oil filter.
Torque: 133 lb-in (15 N·m).jpg)
- Install the lower splash shield and brackets.

- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Refer to: Specifications (Engine 303-01C, Specifications)..jpg)
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