Oil Filter: Service and Repair

1. Remove oil filter with Tool.


WARNING: Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil are hot.

The filter is a full-flow cartridge type and is provided with a relief valve.
Refer to "Oil Filter", "ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM".




2. Clean oil filter mounting surface on cylinder block. Coat rubber seal of new oil filter with engine oil.




3. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
4. Add engine oil.
Refer to Changing Engine Oil.
- Clean excess oil from engine.