Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Oil Filter Replacement1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
2. Remove the engine oil drain plug, and drain out the engine oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filter by using the oil filter wrench.
4. Clean the oil filter mounting surface of the oil filter bracket and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.
5. Coat engine oil to the O-ring of new oil filter.
6. Screw on the oil filter by hand until it touches the surface of the flange and then tighten it with the filter wrench: etc.
<2.0L Engine (Turbo) and 2.4L Engine>
- For MD135737: One full turn or 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
- For MD136466, MD325714: 3/4 turn or 17 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
<2.0L Engine (Non-turbo)>
- For M05281090: 3/4 turn or 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
7. Add new engine oil through the oil filler.
Specified engine oil (API classification): SJ or higher
Total quantity (including oil filter and oil cooler)
<2.0L Engine (Non-turbo) and 2.4L Engine> 4.3 dm3 (4.5 qts.)
<2.0L Engine (Turbo)> 4.4 dm3 (4.6 qts.)
8. Start and run engine and check for engine oil leaks.
9. After stopping engine, check oil level and replenish as necessary.