Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage co
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is e
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certification seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow t
Rod Bearing Clearance Inspection
1. Remove the oil pump.
2. Remove the baffle plates (see step 7).
3. Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.
4. Clean the crankshaft rod journal and bearing half
with a clean shop towel.
5. Place plastigage across the rod journal.
6. Reinstall the bearin
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the passenger's vent panel.
3. Remove the dashboard center upper panel.
4. Remove the access panel (see step 5).
5. Detach the hook of the glove box damper and
release the glov