Engine Oil Replacement
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 off 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 oil pan drain plug.
- Drain the engine oil into a container.
- Inspect the rubber seal of the oil pan drain plug and make sure there are no cracks, deterioration, or damage.
- If necessary, replace the oil pan drain plug.
- Clean the flange surface (seal rubber) on the oil pan drain plug, then install the oil pan drain plug.
Oil pan drain plug tightening torque
27 N.m {2.8 kgf.m, 20 ft.lbf}
NOTE:- The 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: 4.7 L {5.0 US qt, 4.2 lmp qt}
Oil and oil filter replacement: 5.2 L {5.5 US qt, 4.6 lmp qt}
Total (dry engine): 5.9 L {6.2 US qt, 5.2 lmp qt}
- 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 .)