Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Changing Oil Filter




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.




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.