General Procedures: Draining

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WARNING: The spilling of hot engine oil is unavoidable during this procedure, care must be taken to prevent scalding.

CAUTION: Correct installation of the oil filler cap can be obtained by tightening the cap until hard stop.

NOTE:

Clean the components general area prior to dismantling.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

CAUTION: Make sure the engine is warm.

Start the engine and allow to run for 10 minutes, stop the engine.
Refer to: ENGINE COVER - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL .
- Loosen the element cover 4 complete turns to allow engine oil to drain from the filter cover.
- Make sure that the O-ring seal is exposed.
NOTE: Allow 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain from the oil filter housing.
NOTE: Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Remove and discard the oil filter element.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Air Deflector .
CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping oil.
- Allow at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain.
NOTE: Discard the sealing washer.