Engine Oil Draining and Filling: Filling
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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.
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)
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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.
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)
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- Install a new oil filter element.
- Install the oil filter housing.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)
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NOTE: This step is not required if the vehicle is equipped with a oil pan with a press-in-place gasket.
After filling the engine with oil, the oil must flow from the main chamber of the oil pan, through a check valve into the smaller side chamber to correctly register the oil level on the oil level indicator. This may take up to 15 minutes.