Engine Oil Service
New or used engine oil can be irritating to the skin. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with engine oil. Contaminants in used engine oil, caused by internal combustion, can be hazardous to your health. Thoroughly wash exposed skin with soap and water. Do not wash skin with gasoline, diesel fuel, thinner, or solvents, health problems can result. Do not pollute, dispose of used engine oil properly. Contact your dealer or government agency for location of collection center in your area.
Change the engine oil and filter at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule. Refer to MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES, DESCRIPTION .
- Run the engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
- Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off.CAUTION:
When performing an engine oil change, the oil filter cap must be removed. Removing the oil filter cap releases oil held within the oil filter cavity and allows it to drain into the sump. Failure to remove the cap prior to reinstallation of the drain plug will not allow complete draining of the used engine oil.
- Remove the engine oil filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Place a suitable drain pan under the crankcase drain plug.
- Remove the drain plug from oil pan and allow the oil to drain for five minutes. Inspect the drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace the drain plug and gasket if damaged.
- Install the drain plug in the oil pan and tighten to. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Install the engine oil filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the oil fill cap.
- Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
- Stop the engine and check the oil level.