Engine - Change the Oil Filter

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Remove filter element (A) and clean mounting surface (B). If necessary, replace the dust seal on the mounting surface with a new one. Make sure that the lugs on the dust seal engage in the recesses in the mounting surface of the filter element.

Apply a thin film of oil to sealing rings (C) of new filter. Install new filter and tighten by hand.

Start engine and check base of filter for leaks.

Stop engine and check the oil level.

NOTE: Always replace the engine oil filter whenever the engine oil is exchanged.