Chrysler 2AML00090A Filter-Engine Oil

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Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on jackstands. Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature. Position a drain pan under the oil drain plug. Remove the drain plug using a wrench or socket. Let the oil drain into the pan, clean the drain plug, and reinstall it.

After draining the old oil, clean the drain plug and the surrounding area before securely reinstalling the plug. This helps ensure a proper seal and prevents leaks.

The steps for performing an oil change include: Parking the vehicle on a level spot. Starting the engine and letting it reach normal operating temperature. Turning off the engine and removing the filler cap. Raising and securing the vehicle on jackstands. Placing a drain pan under the drain plug and removing it to allow the old oil to drain. Inspecting the old oil for metal shavings. Wiping off the drain plug and cleaning the area around the opening. Reinstalling and tightening the drain plug securely. Moving the drain pan under the oil filter and loosening it with an oil filter wrench. Wiping off the mounting surface on the block and ensuring no old gasket remains. Applying clean engine oil on the rubber gasket of the new filter. Attaching the new filter following the tightening directions. Removing all tools and lowering the vehicle. Adding new oil through the filler cap and pouring three quarts. Checking the oil level on the dipstick and installing the filler cap hand tight. Starting the engine and checking for leaks. Waiting for the oil to drain into the pan and rechecking the level on the dipstick.

Frequent oil changes are essential for preventive maintenance to prevent premature engine wear. Regularly changing the engine oil helps maintain engine health, prolongs its lifespan, and ensures it operates efficiently.

Before starting the oil change procedure, make sure you have the necessary tools and plenty of rags or newspapers for spills. Also, ensure you have accessibility to the vehicle's underside, either through a hoist, ramps, or jack stands.

Dispose of the old oil properly by contacting a local auto parts store or disposal facility. Do not pour it on the ground or down a drain.

Smear clean engine oil on the new filter's rubber gasket.

To add new oil, lower the vehicle, locate the oil filler cap in the engine compartment, and add the specified amount of new oil, checking the dipstick level. Start the engine briefly, check for leaks around the drain plug and filter, and recheck the oil level on the dipstick, adding more if necessary.

Before starting the oil change procedure, make sure you have the necessary tools and plenty of rags or newspapers for spills. Also, ensure you have accessibility to the vehicle's underside, either through a hoist, ramps, or jack stands.

The oil filter can be removed using a filter wrench.