Engine Oil Change

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

Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.

1. Remove the oil fill cap.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
3. Remove the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
4. Place a suitable drain pan under the oil pan drain.
5. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan and allow the oil to drain.

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6. Remove the oil filter (1).
7. Lightly lubricate the NEW oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
   NOTE:

   Do not over tighten the oil filter.

8. Thread the oil filter onto the oil cooler (2) oil filter boss.
9. When the oil filter gasket makes contact with the oil cooler sealing surface, hand tighten the oil filter one half turn, or 180°.
10. Clean any residual oil that may have dripped onto the oil cooler hoses (3, 4)

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11. Inspect the drain plug threads for stretching or other damage and replace if necessary.
12. Install the drain plug and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
13. Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
14. Lower the vehicle and fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil described in this article.
15. Install the oil fill cap.
16. Start the engine and check for leaks.
17. Stop the engine and check the oil level.