6 L4-2.5L (2010)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT [L5]
WARNING:
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Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
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A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work
around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
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Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water
immediately after working with engine oil.
CAUTION:
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If engine oil is spilled on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the
heat.
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Parts for engines manufactured in Mexico and Hiroshima cannot be used interchangeably as the engine will not operate correctly resulting in a
serious malfunction. To prevent this, when replacing parts refer to the 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) CODE' table below and
verify the engine's place of manufacture before performing the servicing. See: Application and ID/Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Code
1. Remove the oil filter using a commercially available, cup-type oil filter wrench (76 mm {3.0 in} diameter, 15 sided).
2. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface.
3. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of a new oil filter.
4. Tighten the oil filter using a cup-type oil filter wrench and according to the instructions on the package or side of the oil filter.
Tightening torque (reference value)
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15-20 Nm {1.6-2.0 kgf-m, 12-14 ft-lbf}
5. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
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If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
6. Inspect the oil level. See: Engine Oil/Testing and Inspection