Power Solutions International — Changing the Engine Oil
Maintenance · Engine lubrication
From a Power Solutions International service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Engine oil will be hot; use protective gloves; avoid skin contact.
- An overfilled crankcase can cause an oil leak or drop in oil pressure.
Procedure
- Start engine and run until normal operating temperature (change oil when warm).
- Stop engine.
- Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain.
- Remove and discard oil filter and its sealing ring.
- Coat sealing ring on new filter with clean engine oil, wipe mounting surface.
- Tighten filter securely, do not over tighten.
- Check drain plug sealing ring, wipe surfaces, re-install plug.
- Fill crankcase with oil.
- Start engine and check for oil leaks.
- Dispose of oil and filter safely.
Specs & values
- Always change the oil filter when changing oil
Source: Power Solutions International service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.