CR-V SE 4WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (2001)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: After the engine has been run, the exhaust pipes will be hot; be careful when working around the exhaust manifold.
1. Remove the oil filter with the special oil filter wrench.
2. Inspect the threads and rubber seal on the new filter. Wipe off the seat on the engine block, then apply a light coat of oil to the filter rubber seal.
NOTE: Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
3. Install the oil filter by hand.
4. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter clockwise with the special tool.
Tighten: 7/8 turn clockwise
Tightening torque: 22 Nm (2.2 kgf.m 16 ft. lbs.)
Some filters have eight numbers (1 to 8) printed on the surface of the filter.
The following explains the procedure for tightening filters using these numbers.
1) Make a mark on the cylinder block under the number that shows at the bottom of the filter when the rubber seal is seated.
