Engine Oil Draining And Filling: Draining
WARNING:
The spilling of hot engine oil is unavoidable during this procedure, care must be taken to prevent scalding.
CAUTION:
Correct installation of the oil filler cap can be obtained by tightening the cap until hard stop.
NOTE:
Clean the components general area prior to dismantling.
- Start the engine and allow to run for 10 minutes, stop the engine.
- See Figure
- Refer to: ENGINE COVER
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- Loosen the element cover 4 complete turns to allow engine oil to drain from the filter cover.
- Make sure that the O-ring seal is exposed.
- See figure
- Remove and discard the oil filter element.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD
- See figure
CAUTION:
Make sure the engine is warm.
NOTE:
Allow 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain from the oil filter housing.
NOTE:
Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
WARNING:
Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping oil.
CAUTION:
Allow at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain.
NOTE:
Discard the sealing washer.
