Engine Oil Vacuum Draining And Filling (G2796530): Draining

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WARNING:

The spilling of hot oil is unavoidable during this procedure, care must be taken to prevent scalding.
Be prepared to collect escaping oil.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
Engine oil vacuum draining and filling is the recommended procedure for engine oil change during a scheduled service. Scheduled service labour times are calculated using this method.

CAUTION: Make sure the engine is warm.
- Start and run the engine at idle until the normal operating temperature is reached.
- Stop the engine.
Remove the engine cover.
Refer to: ENGINE COVER - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
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- Loosen the engine oil filter element cover 4 complete turns to allow engine oil to drain from the filter cap.
- Make sure that the O-ring seal is exposed.
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Remove the engine oil filler cap.
CAUTION: Make sure the oil extractor reaches the oil pan bottom to maximize the extraction of the used engine oil.

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- Install the special tool.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1644
- Use the special tool to vacuum drain the engine oil.
Remove the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1644
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Remove the oil filter element and the cap.
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- Remove and discard the oil filter element.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.