Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHC (2004)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
11.ENGINE OIL FILTER (REPLACE)
Required Special Tool:
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MB991396 (When using the oil filter of MD360935, MD325717, MD332687 and MD365876): Oil Filter Wrench
1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80°C (176°F) to 90°C (194°F).
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
4. Use the respective tool in the following table to remove the engine oil filter.
5. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.
6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
7. Once the O-ring of the oil filter is touching the flange, use the respective tool in the following table to tighten to the specified torque.
8. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil.
9. Race the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil leaks from the installation section of the oil filter.
