Parts:
* New oil pan gasket
* Oil pan drain plug gasket
* Oil filter
* Engine oil (3.7 quarts)
Tools:
* Wrench set
* Socket set
* Oil drain pan
* Funnel
Instructions:
1. Park your Sidekick on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
2. Locate the oil pan drain plug on the bottom of the oil pan. It is a 17mm bolt.
3. Place an oil drain pan under the oil pan drain plug and remove the bolt.
4. Allow all of the oil to drain from the oil pan.
5. Replace the oil pan drain plug gasket and reinstall the bolt.
6. Locate the oil filter on the side of the engine. It is a cylindrical-shaped object with a black cap.
7. Remove the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise.
8. Apply a thin coat of new engine oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
9. Screw the new oil filter onto the engine by hand until it is snug.
10. Tighten the oil filter with a wrench until it is snug.
11. Locate the oil pan gasket. It is a black, rubber gasket that is located between the oil pan and the engine block.
12. Remove the old oil pan gasket by carefully prying it off with a pry bar.
13. Clean the oil pan and engine block mating surfaces with a degreaser.
14. Apply a thin coat of new engine oil to the new oil pan gasket.
15. Install the new oil pan gasket by carefully positioning it between the oil pan and the engine block.
16. Tighten the oil pan bolts in a crisscross pattern until they are snug.
17. Add 3.7 quarts of new engine oil to the engine.
18. Check the oil level and add more oil if necessary.
19. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
20. Check for leaks under the car.
Tips:
* Be careful not to overtighten the oil pan bolts. This could damage the oil pan or the engine block.
* If you are not comfortable performing this repair yourself, you can take your Sidekick to a qualified mechanic.
