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Oil and Filter Change
6. Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with a film of fresh engine oil.
Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condition.
7. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts
the sealing surface, then turn and additional 1/2 turn.
8. Reinstall the crankcase drain plug. Torque to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).
9. Remove the oil fill cap and add 2.5 quarts (2.4 l) of recommended
oil. Reinstall the fill cap.
10. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 30 seconds.
11. Stop the engine and wait 15 seconds before removing the dipstick.
12. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth.
13. Reinstall the dipstick completely. Remove the dipstick and check
the oil level.
14. Add oil as necessary to bring the level to the upper mark on the dip-
stick. Do not overfill.
15. Reinstall the dipstick.
16. Reinstall the oil fill cap.
17. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.