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OIL QUICK-DRAIN
HOSE
Figure 11-21 Engine Oil Removal
4. Fill the engine with the recommended oil and
quantity, through the oil fill location on the valve
cover (Figure 11-22). See OIL REQUIREMENTS
and ENGINE FLUID CAPACITIES.
5. Start the engine and operate for 2 minutes to
circulate the oil throughout the engine. Check
entire system for leaks, especially around the oil
filter.
6. Stop the engine and wait 5 minutes to allow the
oil to completely drain down. Check the oil level.
Add or remove oil, as needed, to bring the engine
oil to the proper level. See CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS for Important Notes and Cautions to
observe when checking the engine crankcase oil
level.
CONTAINER
Figure 11-22 Engine Oil Fill
L510010D-17
ENGINE MAINTENANCE - 11
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE CORRECT AMOUNT
OF OIL TO USE DURING A SERVICE INTERVAL,
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
(1) Drain the oil and change the oil filter.
(2) Add six (6) quarts of new oil.
(3) Start and run the engine allowing sufficient time for
the new oil to circulate and fill the new oil filter.
(4) Shut the engine off. Wait 5 minutes to allow the oil
to completely drain back to the pan. Check the oil
level with the dipstick and add the correct amount of
oil to fill to the "FULL" mark on the oil level dipstick.
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