Engine Oil: Service and Repair
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENTWarning:
^ Perform engine oil replacement when the engine is cold, otherwise it can cause severe burns or serious injury.
^ 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:
^ In case you spill the engine oil 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.
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug, and drain the engine oil.
5. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer.
Oil pan drain plug tightening torque 29.4 - 39.2 Nm (3.00 - 3.99 kgf-cm, 21.7 - 28.9 ft. lbs.)
Note:
^ The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to the replacement method, oil temperature, etc. Verify the oil level after engine oil replacement.
6. Refill the engine with the type and amount of engine oil specified in the table.
Recommended oil
Oil capacity (Approximately quantity)
7. Install the oil filler cap.
8. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
^ If there is any oil leakage, find the cause and repair or replace the applicable part.
9. Inspect the oil level.
10. Install the engine cover.