OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT [AJ]

Warning

• Continuous exposure with USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after this work.

• Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.

1. Remove the oil filter using the filter wrench.

2. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the oil cooler.

3. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.

4. Install the oil filter until the O-ring contacts the sealing surface of the oil cooler.

5. Tighten the filter 3/4 turns using the filter wrench.

Caution

• In case you spill engine oil on the protector under the filter, wipe it off cleanly. If you fail to wipe the spilled oil, it will produce a white fume because of the heat.

6. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.

• If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.

7. Inspect the oil level.

• If necessary, add oil. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION.)