Oil and Filter Change

Always change engine oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Always change the oil filter whenever changing the engine oil.

The engine oil fill cap is located on top of the valve cover. Access the oil fill cap by tilting the rear cargo box.

The crankcase drain plug is located on the bottom of the crankcase. Access the drain plug through the skid plate access hole located directly under the crankcase.

1. Position vehicle on a level surface and place the transmission in PARK.

2. Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.

3. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug.

   CAUTION

   Use caution when performing this procedure. Do not allow hot engine oil to come into contact with skin, as serious burns may result.

4. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and remove the drain plug 1. Allow the oil to drain completely.

   

5. Remove all cargo from the cargo box.

   CAUTION

   Always remove all cargo from the cargo box before lifting the box to access the engine.

6. Pull up on the cargo box release lever to tilt the box.

7. Remove the mud guard by unscrewing its four bolts 2.

   

8. Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil filter 3 counter-clockwise to remove it.

   

9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the engine crankcase.

10. Lubricate the O-ring on the new oil filter with a film of fresh engine oil. Check to make sure the O-ring is in good condition.

11. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter O-ring contacts the sealing surface, then turn an additional 3/4 turn

12. Replace the sealing washer on drain plug.

    NOTICE

    The sealing surface on the drain plug should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.

13. Reinstall the engine crankcase drain plug. Torque the drain plug to 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs).

14. Remove oil fill cap and add 3.7 L (3.9 quarts) of recommended oil. Reinstall the fill cap.

15. Verify the transmission is still in PARK.

16. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 30 seconds.

17. Stop the engine and inspect for oil leaks. Wait at least 15 seconds before removing the dipstick.

18. Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean cloth.

19. Reinstall the dipstick and push it into place.

    NOTICE

    Make certain the dipstick is inserted all the way into the dipstick tube to keep the depth of the dipstick consistent.

20. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

21. Add the recommended oil as necessary to bring the oil level within the SAFE range on dipstick. Do not overfill.

    
    NOTICE

    Add oil slowly, to make sure oil does not get into the breather or intake.

22. When finished, reinstall the oil fill cap and oil dipstick.

23. Dispose of used oil and filter properly.