Engine Oil Change

Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in Maintenance Schedules. Refer to MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES, DESCRIPTION .

Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.

1. Remove oil fill cap.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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3. Remove bolts (1) and the belly pan.

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4. Place a suitable drain pan under the oil pan.
5. Remove drain plug (1) and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug if damaged.
6. Install drain plug (1). Tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

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7. Place a suitable drain pan under oil filter (1) and remove the oil filter.
8. Clean the gasket sealing surface and insure the old gasket is removed.
9. Lubricate the oil filter (1) gasket seal with clean engine oil.
10. Install the oil filter (1) until the gasket seal makes contact with the sealing surface. Tighten the oil filter to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

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11. Install the belly pan and securely tighten bolts (1).
12. Remove support and lower vehicle.
13. Fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
14. Lightly lubricate the cap O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
15. Install oil fill cap.
16. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
17. Stop engine and inspect oil level.