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Oil Filter: Service and Repair

REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Use a filter wrench to remove the oil filter.
2. Before installing a new oil filter on the engine, apply clean engine oil to the surface of the rubber gasket.
3. Tighten the oil filter to the specified torque.

Tightening torque
Oil filter: 12 - 16 Nm (120 - 160 kg.cm, 9 - 12 lb.ft)

4. Start and run the engine and check for engine oil leaks.




5. After turning off the engine, check the oil level and add oil as necessary.