2005 Jeep Liberty crd oil change How To?

Answer 1

You will need:

- New oil filter

- Oil filter wrench

- Oil (about 6.3 quarts)

- 8mm Allen on socket wrench

- Drain pan

Steps:

1) Open hood and unscrew oil cap (to allow air to flow and oil to drain).

2) Get under the car and place the drain pan under the drain plug and filter (they are conveniently close together so a normal drain pan should cover enough ground for both). It's a bit of a squeeze without putting the car on ramps or blocks, but it can be done. Never get under a car that is elevated on a jack alone - it's just not safe.

3) Using the 8mm Allen, remove the drain plug and watch out - used diesel oil is surprisingly black and messy. Also, be careful not to lose the thin washer in between the drain plug and the oil pan.

4) Remove the oil filter.

5) Let the oil drain out for several minutes until it stops flowing.

6) Replace the drain plug, don't forget the washer, and don't tighten it too much. I believe the OEM reccommendation is about 20 ft/lbs of torque, which is not very much. Use a torque wrench if you are unsure of your ability to gauge this, you do not want to strip the threads of your drain plug.

7) Replace the filter.

8) Replace the oil - check the dipstick to confirm the right level.

9) Replace the oil cap and close the hood - you're done! Now just clean up and figure out what to do with the old oil (take it to an auto parts store to recycle).