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Engine Oil Draining and Filling: Filling

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  1. Install the underbody shield and the fasteners.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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  2. NOTE: If the filter housing stem is damaged or missing the oil will flow through the reservoir drain port and a loss  of engine oil pressure will occur.

    Inspect the oil filter housing and stem for damage including cracks or separation of the stem from the housing. If damaged, a new oil filter housing assembly must be installed.

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    • NOTE: Failure to install new oil filter housing-to-engine front cover seals may result in oil leakage.

      Install new oil filter housing-to-engine front cover seals and lubricate with clean engine oil.

    • NOTE: Failure to install a new oil filter housing stem-to-oil reservoir drain port seal will result with the oil flowing through the reservoir drain port and a loss  of engine oil pressure.

      Install a new oil filter housing stem-to-oil reservoir drain port seal and lubricate with clean engine oil.

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    1. Install a new oil filter element.
    2. Install the oil filter housing.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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  3. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications . .
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