Powertrain

General Procedures - Engine Oil Draining and Filling

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
010203040502821N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Oil Drain Equipment

Draining

  1. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  2. 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)
  3. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    Use general equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

Filling

  1. Install a new engine oil filter.
    Torque: 133 lb-in (15 N·m)
  2. Install the lower splash shield and brackets.
  3. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
    Refer to: Specifications (Engine 303-01C, Specifications).

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