NOTE: The o-ring can stick on the filter head. Make sure it is removed before installing a new filter.
Clean the oil filter head surface.
Use clean vegetable oil to lubricate the gasket surface of the filter.
Fill the filter with clean 15W-40 oil.
Install the filter on the oil filter head. Tighten the filter until the gasket contacts the filter head surface.
Caution: Mechanical overtightening may distort the threads or damage the filter element seal.
Use oil filter wrench, Part No. 3375049, to tighten the filter an additional three-fourths to one (3/4 to 1) turn, or follow the instructions supplied with the filter.
