Changing Oils - PCM 2006 5.0L MPI Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

CHANGING OILS

WARNING
IMPORTANT: The Federal Water Pollution Control
Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into
or upon the navigable waters and continuous zone
of the United States, if such discharge causes a
fi lm or sheen upon, or discoloration of the surface
of the water, or causes sludge or emulsion beneath
the surface of the water. Violators are subject to a
penalty of $5,000.00.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE for oil change
intervals. The engine and transmission oils should be
changed prior to placing the boat into storage.
The transmission oil change should be performed
by an authorized PCM dealer, at specifi ed intervals.
Transmission fl uids should be removed through a copper
tube, that extends to the bottom of the transmission
case, using a suction/vacuum type fl uid extractor.
IMPORTANT: Change the engine oil when the engine
is warm from operation. Warm oil fl ows more freely,
and allows more foreign material and impurities to be
removed.
The engine oil fi lter is remote mounted. The engine
block location, where the fi lter is normally mounted, is
covered with an oil fi lter bypass adapter. DO NOT
remove this adapter when changing the oil.
1. With the engine at normal operating temperature,
locate the oil pan quick drain hose and thread
the hose through the boat's drain plug hole.
(Figure 11-24). Remove the cap from the end
of the quick-drain hose and insert the discharge
hose into a suitable container. Allow the oil from
the engine to drain until the crankcase is empty.
Reinstall the cap onto the quick-drain hose and
pull the hose back through the drain and secure
the hose at the engine.
2. Remove the oil fi lter by turning it
counterclockwise, using an oil fi lter wrench if
necessary. Discard the old fi lter and sealing ring.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE - 11
Figure 11-20 Engine Oil Removal
3. Coat the sealing ring, on the new fi lter, with a
light coating of clean engine oil. Install the oil
fi lter securely by hand. DO NOT overtighten.
4. Fill the engine with the recommended oil, see OIL
REQUIREMENTS, through the oil fi ll location on
the valve cover (Figure 11-25).
OIL
FILL
Figure 11-21 Engine Oil Fill (5.7L)
5. Start the engine and operate for 5 minutes to
circulate the oil throughout the engine. Check
entire system for leaks, especially around the oil
fi lter.
6. Stop the engine and wait 5 minutes to allow the
oil to completely drain down. Check the oil level
and add oil, if needed, to bring the engine oil to
the proper level.
L510010-06
OIL QUICK-DRAIN
HOSE
CONTAINER
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