Engine Oil Replacements
WARNING:
- Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
- A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
- Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
CAUTION:
- If engine oil is spilled on the exhaust system, wipe it oft completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.
- Position the vehicle on level ground.
- Remove the oil filler cap.
- Remove the service hole cover (installed to under cover) used to drain the engine oil.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug.
- Drain the engine oil into a container.
- Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer.
Oil pan drain plug tightening torque 30-41 N.m {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}
NOTE:- e amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to factors such as the replacement method and oil temperature. Verify the oil level after engine oil replacement.
- Refill with the following type and amount of the engine oil.
Engine oil capacity (approx. quantity)
Oil replacement: 5.3 L {5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt}
Oil and oil filter replacement: 5.7 L {6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt}
Total (dry engine): 6.4 L {6.8 US qt, 5.6 Imp qt}
Engine Oil Specification
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION CHARTItem U.S.A. and CANADA Except U.S.A. and CANADA Engine oil grade Engine oil viscosity 5W-30 - Install the oil filler cap.
- Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
- If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
- Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION .)
- Install the service hole cover.