2000 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 185

8. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn. 9. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required. 10.Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if necessary. ADI1065 ADI1066 CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off. 3. Remove the splash shield. Remove the six push pins. Remove the six bolts and the splash shield. 4. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter. 5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. Then remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. 6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag. Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket remaining on the mounting surface of the engine. 7. Coat the rubber gasket on the new filter with engine oil. 8-12 Do-it-yourself