Oil Change
See the fluid recommendation table for capacities and plug torques. Always change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on Maintenance Chart. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
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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)