🔧 Crosstour - Engine Oil and Filter Change

This service replaces the used engine oil and oil filter in your Crosstour. Fresh oil protects the 2.4L engine from wear, heat, and internal buildup.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Work on a level, solid surface and never get beneath a vehicle supported only by a jack.
• ⚠️ Let the engine cool until the exhaust and oil are warm, not hot.
• ⚠️ Wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves because used oil can irritate skin.
• ⚠️ Keep oil away from the exhaust system and clean spills immediately.
• ⚠️ Do not start the engine until the drain plug and new oil filter are installed.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnection is not required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 17mm six-point socket
• 3/8-inch-drive ratchet
• 3/8-inch-drive torque wrench rated 10-80 ft-lbs
• 64mm 14-flute oil-filter socket
• 3/8-inch-drive 6-inch extension
• Low-profile floor jack rated 2-ton minimum
• Jack stands rated 2-ton minimum
• Wheel chocks
• Oil drain pan rated 8-quart minimum
• 5-quart measuring container
• Long-neck oil funnel
• Shop towels
• Nitrile mechanic gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• SAE 0W-20 full-synthetic engine oil - Qty: 5 quarts
• Engine oil filter - Qty: 1
• Engine oil drain-plug crush washer - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• 🚗 Park your Crosstour on level pavement, shift into Park, apply the parking brake, and switch off the climate control.
• 🛑 Place wheel chocks firmly behind both rear tires.
• 🌡️ Run the engine for two to three minutes if it is completely cold, then shut it off and wait five minutes.
• 📏 The refill capacity is approximately 4.2 US quarts with a new filter. Always use the dipstick for the final level.
• ♻️ Prepare a sealed container for the used oil and take it to an automotive recycling location.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Open the Hood

• Pull the hood-release handle beneath the left side of the dashboard.
• Release the secondary latch beneath the front edge of the hood and raise the hood.
• Remove the engine oil filler cap by hand. This allows the old oil to drain more freely.

Step 2: Raise and Support the Front

• Position the 2-ton low-profile floor jack under the reinforced center-front lifting point behind the front bumper.
• Raise the front high enough to place the 2-ton jack stands beneath the reinforced side support points behind the front wheels.
• Lower your Crosstour onto the stands and gently push the body to verify that it is stable.
• A jack stand is a rigid safety support that holds the vehicle after lifting.
• Never work beneath a vehicle supported only by a jack.

Step 3: Position the Drain Pan

• Put on the safety glasses and nitrile mechanic gloves.
• Slide the 8-quart drain pan beneath the engine oil drain plug.
• Place the pan slightly behind the plug because the oil initially flows outward.

Step 4: Drain the Used Oil

• Use the 17mm six-point socket and 3/8-inch-drive ratchet to loosen the drain plug counterclockwise.
• Finish removing the plug by hand while pressing it lightly toward the oil pan, then pull it away quickly.
• Allow the oil to drain until it slows to an occasional drip, usually 5-10 minutes.
• Use shop towels to clean the drain plug and the flat sealing surface around the drain opening.

Step 5: Install the Drain Plug

• Remove the old crush washer and place one new drain-plug crush washer on the drain plug.
• A crush washer is a soft metal sealing ring designed for one-time use.
• Thread the drain plug clockwise by hand until seated. If it does not turn easily, remove it and start again to prevent crossed threads.
• Use the 17mm six-point socket and 3/8-inch-drive torque wrench to tighten the plug to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs).
• Do not tighten beyond the specified torque.

Step 6: Remove the Old Oil Filter

• Move the 8-quart drain pan beneath the oil filter at the rear side of the engine.
• Use the 64mm 14-flute oil-filter socket, 6-inch extension, and 3/8-inch-drive ratchet to turn the filter counterclockwise.
• An oil-filter socket is a cup-shaped tool that grips the end of the filter.
• Finish unscrewing the filter by hand and keep its open end upright to reduce spills.
• Confirm that the old rubber filter gasket came off with the filter. Two stacked gaskets will cause a major oil leak.
• Use shop towels to wipe the engine's filter mounting surface clean.

Step 7: Install the New Oil Filter

• Apply a thin film of fresh SAE 0W-20 engine oil to the new filter's rubber gasket using a gloved finger.
• Thread the new filter clockwise by hand until the gasket contacts the mounting surface.
• Tighten the filter by hand an additional three-quarters of a turn.
• If torqueing the filter, use the 64mm 14-flute oil-filter socket and 3/8-inch-drive torque wrench to tighten it to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs).
• Use one tightening method, not both.

Step 8: Lower the Vehicle

• Remove the tools, drain pan, and towels from beneath your Crosstour.
• Use the 2-ton low-profile floor jack to raise the vehicle slightly above the stands.
• Remove both 2-ton jack stands, then lower the vehicle slowly onto level ground.

Step 9: Refill the Engine

• Place the long-neck oil funnel in the oil filler opening.
• Use the 5-quart measuring container to add approximately 4.0 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil.
• Wait one minute, remove the dipstick, and wipe it with a shop towel.
• Reinsert the dipstick fully, remove it again, and read the level.
• Add oil in small amounts until the level is near the upper mark without exceeding it. Total capacity with the filter is approximately 4.2 US quarts.
• Remove the funnel and install the oil filler cap securely by hand.

Step 10: Check for Leaks and Verify the Level

• Make sure no tools are in the engine compartment, then start the engine.
• Confirm that the red oil-pressure warning light turns off within a few seconds. Shut the engine off immediately if it remains illuminated.
• Let the engine idle for about 30 seconds while inspecting the filter and drain-plug areas with a flashlight-free visual check from outside the vehicle.
• Shut off the engine, wait three minutes, and check the dipstick again using a shop towel.
• Add small amounts through the long-neck oil funnel if needed. Do not fill above the upper mark.

Step 11: Reset the Maintenance Minder

• Turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine.
• Use the steering-wheel information controls to display Engine Oil Life in the multi-information display.
• Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for approximately 10 seconds until the maintenance reset screen appears.
• Use the information controls to highlight Reset, then press SEL/RESET.
• Confirm that the display shows Oil Life 100%.

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✅ After Repair

• ✅ Recheck the oil level and inspect for leaks after the first short drive.
• ✅ Confirm that the drain plug, filter area, oil cap, and dipstick are dry and secure.
• ✅ Record the date, mileage, oil viscosity, and filter replacement.
• ♻️ Pour the used oil into a sealed container and recycle both the oil and old filter properly.
• ⚠️ If the oil-pressure warning light illuminates while driving, stop the engine immediately and inspect the oil level and filter area.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $80-$140 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $35-$60 (parts only)

You Save: $45-$80 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.3-0.5 hour.

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