Changing engine oil filter -12 – NISSAN 2015 Titan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply

the parking brake.

2. Turn the engine off.

3. Remove bolts

A

and cover.

4. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter

B

.

5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench

by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.

6. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with

a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to an
oil leak and engine damage.

7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean

engine oil.

8. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance

is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.

9. Start the engine and check for leakage

around the oil filter. Correct as required.

10. Install cover in reverse order of removal.

11. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.

4WD (if so equipped)

LDI2626

8-12

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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