Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Change engine oil and filter according to the
Scheduled Maintenance earlier in this section.
✻
NOTICE
When installing the replacement oil filter, do not
allow the oil filter gasket to remain on the oil
filter mounting surface. This will cause oil
leakage and engine damage. Remove the old
gasket completely so that a new gasket will
properly seat and seal.
WARNING - Engine Oil
•
•
Continuous contact with USED engine oil
has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice.
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
Keep all engine oil out of the reach of
children.
4. Use a clean rag to clean the oil filter mounting
surface on the engine.
5. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the new oil
filter O-ring seal.
1.
2.
Warm the engine up for a few minutes and then
turn it off. Remove the oil filler cap.
Drain the oil into a suitable container after
removing the oil filler cap and drain plug.
6.
Install the oil filter and tighten it. (Refer to
the oil filter caution label for tightening
instructions.)
Replace the drain plug tightly after the oil has
thoroughly drained.
7.
CAUTION
Both the oil and engine are hot. Do not burn
yourself.
8. Refill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the
dipstick. Do not overfill.
3.
Remove the engine oil filter with an oil filter
wrench.
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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