Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Oil Filter: Procedures
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule. See:
WARNING: New or used engine oil can be irritating to the skin. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with engine oil. Contaminants in
used engine oil, caused by internal combustion, can be hazardous to your health. Thoroughly wash exposed skin with soap and
water. Do not wash skin with gasoline, diesel fuel, thinner, or solvents, health problems can result. Do not pollute, dispose of used
engine oil properly. Contact your dealer or government agency for location of collection center in your area.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
3. Open hood, remove engine oil fill cap (1).
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
6. Remove oil pan drain plug (1) from crankcase and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace
drain plug and gasket if damaged.
7. Remove oil filter (2).
8. Install drain plug (1) in crankcase. Tighten oil pan drain plug to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
9. Install new oil filter (2).
10. Lower vehicle.
