To Change Engine Oil
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
- Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
- Hoist vehicle.
- Remove oil fill cap.
- Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
- Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and gasket if damaged.
- Install drain plug in crankcase.
- Change oil filter (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL FILTER-REMOVAL ).
- Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil.
- Install oil fill cap.
- Start engine and inspect for leaks.
- Stop engine and inspect oil level.