EvolvedDSM
08-16-2004, 03:04 PM
What you'll need: Â*Filter, 5 quarts of oil, 17mm socket/wrench, drain bucket.
What also comes in handy: Funnel, crush washer, torque wrench(es), oil filter wrench or other tool, brake parts cleaner or other solvent, paper towels or rag, gloves.
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album142/TheGoods.jpg
First, raise the front end of the car either with ramps, jack and stands, or a lift and secure it. Â*(It's possible to do this without raising the car up, but only complicates the whole procedure.) Â*It's best if the engine is a little warm. Â*It doesn't have to be full operating temperature, but warm enough that the gauge is on the move up.
Once the car and drain pan are in place, you'll be able to locate the drain plug and filter (picture taken from behind passenger front wheel):
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album142/DrainFilter.jpg
Remove the oil cap. Â*Using the 17mm socket or closed-end wrench, loosen the drain plug (circled above) while keeping track of the crush washer . Â*The oil will start seeping out as you start removing the bolt and will flow rather heavily as soon as the plug is out. Â*Next, remove the oil filter (red dot above next to oil pan). Â*It may be a bit tight and a removal tool comes in handy. Â*Once it's loose, some oil may drip around the edges. Â*When unscrewed, dump contents into drain pan. Â*Continue to allow oil to drain from oil pan and filter assembly until it only drips occasionally. Â*Clean up around the two locations to remove any old oil.
The filter (shown with tool in place):
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album142/FilterTool.jpg
Remove any plastic sheeting that may be attached to the new filter. Â*Fill the filter about 3/4 of the way with new oil and allow it to seep in (this may need to be repeated once or twice). Â*Coat the filter O-ring with oil as well as its threads. Â*Install the new filter being careful you do not cross-thread it. Â*It should go on very easily until it begins to touch the filter housing. Â*At that point either tighten it 1/2-3/4 of a turn or torque to 124 +/-18 in-lbs (about 11 +/- 1 ft-lbs).
Slide the new crush washer onto the bolt orientated as shown:
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album142/DrainPlugGasket.jpg
Place drain bolt back into pan and tighten to 29 +/- 3 ft-lbs. Â*Clean up any oil surrounding the two areas.
Add four quarts of oil via the oil cap. Â*Replace cap, start the engine and check for leaks. Â*If all is well, return vehicle to level position. Â*Once the engine is off, check the oil level. Â*You'll probably need to add about 1/2-3/4 of another quart to reach the MAX line on the dipstick.
What also comes in handy: Funnel, crush washer, torque wrench(es), oil filter wrench or other tool, brake parts cleaner or other solvent, paper towels or rag, gloves.
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album142/TheGoods.jpg
First, raise the front end of the car either with ramps, jack and stands, or a lift and secure it. Â*(It's possible to do this without raising the car up, but only complicates the whole procedure.) Â*It's best if the engine is a little warm. Â*It doesn't have to be full operating temperature, but warm enough that the gauge is on the move up.
Once the car and drain pan are in place, you'll be able to locate the drain plug and filter (picture taken from behind passenger front wheel):
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album142/DrainFilter.jpg
Remove the oil cap. Â*Using the 17mm socket or closed-end wrench, loosen the drain plug (circled above) while keeping track of the crush washer . Â*The oil will start seeping out as you start removing the bolt and will flow rather heavily as soon as the plug is out. Â*Next, remove the oil filter (red dot above next to oil pan). Â*It may be a bit tight and a removal tool comes in handy. Â*Once it's loose, some oil may drip around the edges. Â*When unscrewed, dump contents into drain pan. Â*Continue to allow oil to drain from oil pan and filter assembly until it only drips occasionally. Â*Clean up around the two locations to remove any old oil.
The filter (shown with tool in place):
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album142/FilterTool.jpg
Remove any plastic sheeting that may be attached to the new filter. Â*Fill the filter about 3/4 of the way with new oil and allow it to seep in (this may need to be repeated once or twice). Â*Coat the filter O-ring with oil as well as its threads. Â*Install the new filter being careful you do not cross-thread it. Â*It should go on very easily until it begins to touch the filter housing. Â*At that point either tighten it 1/2-3/4 of a turn or torque to 124 +/-18 in-lbs (about 11 +/- 1 ft-lbs).
Slide the new crush washer onto the bolt orientated as shown:
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album142/DrainPlugGasket.jpg
Place drain bolt back into pan and tighten to 29 +/- 3 ft-lbs. Â*Clean up any oil surrounding the two areas.
Add four quarts of oil via the oil cap. Â*Replace cap, start the engine and check for leaks. Â*If all is well, return vehicle to level position. Â*Once the engine is off, check the oil level. Â*You'll probably need to add about 1/2-3/4 of another quart to reach the MAX line on the dipstick.