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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2006 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.6L 🢒 Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Position the oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plug.

    3. Object Number: 1401657 Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine oil drain plug.
  4. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug, repair or replace if necessary.
  5. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug sealing surface on the oil pan, repair or replace oil pan if necessary.
  6. Remove the oil filter.

Installation Procedure
  1. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil and install the new oil filter.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 190544 Size: SH
  2. Install the new oil filter. Refer to Maintenance Items .

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the new oil filter to 3/4 to 1 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.


    Object Number: 190542 Size: SH
  3. Install the engine oil drain plug.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the engine oil drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  4. Remove the oil drain pan.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to the following information:
    7. •  Approximate Fluid Capacities
    •  Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations