General Procedures: Draining
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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.
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- Start the engine and allow to run for 10 minutes, stop the engine.
- Refer to: ENGINE COVER - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL/V8 N/A 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L 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.
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NOTE: Allow 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain from the oil filter housing.
Remove and discard the oil filter element.
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WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping oil.NOTE: Discard the sealing washer.