Maintenance and service
Model
2.5 L
models
3.6 L
models
11-15
Oil filter
color
Part
number
Amount of
rotation
Black
15208AA100
1 rotation
Blue
15208AA12A
7/8
rotation
Black
15208AA031
3/4
rotation
CAUTION
2.5 L non-turbo models
3.6 L models
6. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter
wrench.
7. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a
thin coat of engine oil to the seal.
8. Clean the rubber seal seating area of
the bottom of engine and install the oil
filter by hand turning. Be careful not to
twist or damage the seal.
9. Tighten the oil filter by the amount
indicated in the following table after the
seal makes contact with the bottom of
engine.
2.5 L turbo models
. Never over tighten the oil filter
because that can result in an oil
leak.
. Thoroughly wipe off any engine
oil that has spilled over the
exhaust