TM 5-3895-383-24
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
SMCS Code:
1318-510
Run the engine in order to warm up the oil. Stop the engine
before draining the oil. When the oil is warm the waste
particles are suspended in the oil. The waste particles will be
removed when the oil is drained.
As the oil cools, the waste particles settle to the bottom of the
oil pan. The waste particles will not be removed if the oil is too
cool.
The waste particles can recirculate through the engine
lubrication system if the recommended procedure is not
followed.
Illustration 223
1.
Open the engine compartment.
Illustration 224
2.
Place a suitable container under the drain valve. Open
the drain valve.
3.
Allow the oil to completely drain.
4.
Close the drain valve.
Illustration 225
5.
Remove the filter element. Discard the used filter
element.
6.
Clean the filter housing base. All of the old filter seal
must be removed from the filter housing base.
7.
Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal of the new
filter element.
8.
Install the new filter by hand. When the gasket contacts
the filter base, turn the filter by 270 degrees more. This
will tighten the filter sufficiently.
Every new oil filter has rotation index marks that are spaced at
90 degree increments. Use the rotation index marks as a
guide for tightening the oil filter.
Illustration 226
9.
Remove the oil filler plug. Fill the crankcase with new
oil. See page 1-10. See Operation and Maintenance
Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities". Clean the oil filler cap
and install the oil filler cap.
Maintenance Section
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
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