Oil Change
See the fluid recommendation table for capacities and plug torques. Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
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Position the vehicle on a level surface.
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Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for two to three minutes.
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Stop the engine.
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Clean the area around the drain plug 1.
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Place a drain pan under the crankcase.
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Remove the drain plug 1. Allow the oil to drain completely.
CAUTIONHot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin. -
Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug. The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
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Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
TORQUE11 +/- 1 ft-lbs (16 +/- 1.5 Nm)