The oil filter of a Jeep Cherokee or any vehicle should be changed Everyone era the oil is changed, according to the manufacturer's advocacy. The channels may be easier provided the motorcar is safely raised on jacks. The oil should be drained and the oil filter and its gasket removed with an oil filter wrench. The senescent filter screws off and the au courant one screws on. Change the oil plug and fill the vehicle with oil.
Instructions
Changing the Oil and Filter
1. Pace the Jeep Cherokee's engine and let it coldish until the engine is scorching, not broiling. Cause undeniable the vehicle is in stadium and the parking brake is on. Provided there is not Sufficiently clearance to receive under the SUV, elevate the front using a jack, and put jack stands under either side. It is near the front, speedy to the steering gears. It looks allied a fat soda can and is generally immaculate.5. Use the oil filter wrench---generally equipped with a band that can be placed around the oil filter and tightened---to unscrew the filter counter-clockwise.
Situate an empty container under the oil pan and plug, located at the backside of the engine. Using the plug wrench, carefully unscrew the oil plug. The oil may initially spurt outside of the pan. Let it filter into the container, which should authority at least five quarts.
4. While the oil drains, place the doddering oil filter, which is further under the engine. Block the rear tires to be unharmed.2. Before going underneath the Jeep, extended the oil cap on top of the engine, which Testament acquiesce the oil to withdraw faster.3.
Locating the band as closely as possible to the top of the filter will make the job easier if it is tight.
6. When the filter is off, check to make sure the old gasket is also removed. Place the new filter with its gasket in place and screw in clockwise. Do not screw in too tightly. Check the filter manufacturer's instructions.
7. Replace the oil pan plug, and again do not screw in too tightly. Fill the vehicle with oil according to the manufacturer's specification, and check underneath for leaks. Dispose of the oil and filter according to environmental regulations.
