Oil Filter Replacement
WARNING:
- Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
- A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
- Continuous exposure to used engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
CAUTION:
- In case you spill engine oil on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.
- Remove the oil filter using the SST .
- Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the oil filter body.
- Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of the oil filter.
- Tighten the oil filter 1 and 1/6 turns using the SST
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- Tightening torque: 14-17 N.m {1.4-1.8 kgf.m, 11-13 ft.lbf}
- Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
- Inspect the oil level.
- Add oil if necessary. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION .)