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Technical
Service Bulletin 93-3R1
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Installation Instruction for Spin-On Engine Oil Filters
The spin-on engine oil filter is a commonly serviced component on your vehicle. To insure normal oil filter service life and prevent oil leakage or possible internal engine damage, the following procedure should be followed when replacing spin-on engine oil filters.
1) Open hood, remove the oil fill cap and place cap on air filter cover or any other flat visible surface. (This will serve as a reminder that oil has not been added to the crankcase).
2) Remove the oil drain plug(s), drain the oil and reinstall replace the drain plug(s). If drain plug(s) has a crush ring or gasket, check for damage. If damaged, replace the ring or gasket.
3) Remove the oil filter using an oil filter wrench, if necessary.
4) Clean mounting base, making sure the old oil filter gasket is not stuck to the base. Apply a light film of clean oil to the new filter gasket. Note: Never use grease to lubricate the gasket.
5) Screw the new filter on carefully, avoiding cross-threading. On turbocharged engines, it may be necessary to fill the filter with clean engine oil prior to installation. Check engine manufacturer's recommendations. After the sealing gasket contacts the mounting base, tighten the filter per the instructions found on the filter or filter box. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
6) Fill the crankcase to the recommended level with oil as per the manufacturer's specifications and install the oil fill cap. Start the engine and insure that the engine oil pressure light goes out or the oil pressure comes up to normal on the oil pressure gauge. (See TSB 93-1R1 if oil pressure does not return to normal.)
7) Turn off the engine and check the dipstick reading per vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Add additional oil to engine, if needed.
8) Start the engine and check for oil leakage around the oil filter and drain plug.
9) Turn off the engine and close the hood.
10) Check local, state and federal regulations for the proper disposal of your used oil and filters. (Refer to TSB 94-7R10)
Typical wrench styles used for filter removal or installation
For additional information, contact:
Filter Manufacturers
Council
P.O. Box 13966
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3966
Phone: 919/406-8817 Fax: 919/406-1306
www.filtercouncil.org
Administered by Motor & Equipment
Manufacturers Association
Revised April 2006
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