User Manual - Page 194

For ELEMENT 2007.

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Remove the oil filter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Turn off the engine and let it sit
for several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Let the engine run for several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn off the
engine, and check your work.
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Check the oil filter to make sure its
gasket did not stick to the engine
block. A stuck gasket could cause an
oil leak.
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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maintenance
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OIL FILTER
4.4 US qt (4.2 )
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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