Oil Change
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Position the vehicle on a level surface. Set the parking brake.
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Clean the area around the pre-filter plug.
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Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three minutes.
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Stop the engine.
WARNINGHot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin. -
Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase.
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Remove the pre-filter plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
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Wash the oil pre-filter screen with solvent to remove debris. Allow the screen to air dry.
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Clean the pre-filter plug. Install a new sealing washer on the plug. The sealing surfaces on the plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
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Reassemble the pre-filter screen and spring to the pre-filter plug.
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Reinstall the pre-filter drain plug. Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
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Remove the dipstick. Add 29 oz. (850 ml) of the recommended oil. Do not overfill. See the Specifications chapter for capacities.
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Reinstall the dipstick.
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Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes.
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Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.
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Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick.
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Dispose of used oil properly.