ENGINE OIL AND FILTER REPLACEMENT
Always change engine oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart. Always change the oil filter whenever changing the engine
oil.
The engine oil dipstick is located on the right front side of the engine. The engine
oil fill cap is located on top of the valve cover. Access the oil dipstick and oil fill
cap by tilting the rear cargo box.
The crankcase drain plug is located on the bottom of the crankcase. Access the
drain plug through the skid plate access hole located directly under the
crankcase.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface and place the transmission in PARK.
2. Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
3. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug
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.
CAUTION
Use caution when performing this procedure. Do not allow hot engine oil to
come into contact with skin, as serious burns may result.
4. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and remove the drain plug.
Allow the oil to drain completely.
5. Remove all cargo from the cargo box.
CAUTION
Always remove all cargo from the cargo box before lifting the box to access the
engine.
6. Pull up on the cargo box release lever to tilt the box.
7. Using the Oil Filter Wrench, turn the oil filter
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counter-clockwise to remove
it.
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