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MAINTENANCE
Oil and Filter Change
Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 57. Always change the oil filter
whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the transmission in
neutral. Lock the parking brake.
2. Clean the area around the drain plug.
3. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three minutes. Stop the
engine.
4. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase. Remove the drain
plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
CAUTION!
Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
5. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer. Torque to speci-
fication. See page 62.
Tip:
The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean and
free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
6. Place towels under the oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench, turn the
filter counterclockwise to remove it.
7. Using a clean, dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the
crankcase.
8. Lubricate the gasket on the new filter with a film of new engine oil.
Check to make sure the gasket is in good condition.
9. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts
the sealing surface, then turn an additional 1/2 turn.
10. Remove the dipstick and fill the sump with 1.7 quarts (1.6 l) of the
recommended oil (see page 62). Reinstall the dipstick.
11. Start the engine and allow it to idle for one to two minutes. Stop the
engine and inspect for leaks.
12. Recheck the oil level and add oil as necessary to bring the level to
the upper mark on the dipstick.
13. Discard used oil and filter properly.
