Engine Oil and Filter Change
Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Interval Chart.
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Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
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Make sure the vehicle is in PARK and remove the key.
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Allow engine to cool down before draining the oil.
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Remove the cargo box to access the vehicle’s engine. See the Cargo Box Removal section for details.
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Clean the area around the oil fill cap and remove.
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Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase.
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Clean the area around the drain plug 1. Using a 6mm Allen socket, remove the drain plug and allow the oil to drain completely.
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Remove both seats (two-seat vehicles) or the rear passenger seats (four-seat vehicles).
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Remove the rear access panel. See the Rear Access Panel section for details.
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Clean the area around the oil filter 2 and place shop rags under the filter to catch any spilled oil during removal.
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Using your hand, or an Oil Filter Wrench, turn the oil filter counter-clockwise to remove.
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Lubricate the O-ring on the new oil filter with a film of fresh engine oil. Make sure the O-ring is in good condition.
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Using a clean, dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the engine crankcase. Make sure the old filter O-ring is completely removed.
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Install the new oil filter.
TORQUEOil Filter:
Rotate clockwise by hand until filter gasket contacts sealing surface, then turn an additional 3/4 turn. -
Clean up any spilled oil and make sure that you remove all shop rags.
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Reinstall the rear access panel.
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Reinstall the seats.
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Clean any dirt or debris from the drain plug. Make sure the sealing surfaces are free of any burrs, nicks, or scratches.
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Remove the old sealing washer and install a new one on the drain plug.
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Reinstall the drain plug and torque to specification.
TORQUEEngine Oil Drain Plug:
12 ft-lbs (16 N·m)
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Clean any residual oil off of the vehicle.
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Add the proper amount of the recommended oil through the oil fill cap 3. Do NOT overfill.
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Reinstall the oil fill cap and wipe up any residual oil.
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Start the engine and allow the engine to idle for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stop the engine and allow the oil to drain back into the engine crankcase for 3 minutes.
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While you wait, inspect the vehicle for any leaks.
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From the rear right wheel well, remove the engine dipstick 4 and wipe it dry with a clean cloth.
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Reinstall the dipstick fully and remove it again to inspect the dipstick oil level.
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Add oil as needed to bring the oil level to the upper mark on the dipstick.
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Reinstall the dipstick and wipe up any residual oil.
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Dispose of the used oil and oil filter properly.
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Reinstall the cargo box. Torque fasteners to specification.
TORQUECargo Box Fasteners:
88 in-lbs (10 N·m)