1.) Park the car on a level surface (if possible);
shut off vehicle, pop hood and set the emergency brake. Lift the car using an approved jack, and apply jackstands
on the vehicle's chassis to ensure safety.
2.) Using a 19mm wrench, loosen and remove the oil drain plug from
the oil pan. * Note: if the car has been running for more than 10+ minutes, be careful of hot oil
draining out. * Let the old oil drain into a collection vat, and re-install oil plug.
3.) Using a 6mm allen wrench, loosed and remove the drain plug on
the oil filter housing cap. Let the oil filter oil drain into the collection vat, and re-install the plug.
4.) Remove the oil filter housing cap with a 36mm socket. Gently
remove the existing old filter.
5.) Install new filter, and re-install oil filter housing cap
to a secure snug fit. * Note: DO NOT overtighten the plastic, it is possible it will snap / crack.
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6.) Lower the car, and fill the engine with personal choice of oil.
Check owners manual to verify the correct amount of oil that should be poured in.
7.) When oil is in, start car and check for oil pressure.
8.) Once pressure is received, shut off vehicle. Check for any
leak around the filter housing and oil plug. Double check oil level via the oil dipstick; appropriately add more oil
if needed.
9.) Disgard / recycle used oil and clean up; shut hood, and drive
away with new oil.
