Drain Engine Oil
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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.
- Warm up the engine to allow the engine oil temperature to reach 60°C {140°F} or more.
- Stop the engine and wait for 5 min or more.
- Remove the oil filler cap.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.PART NAME DESCRIPTION
Step Part name 1 Oil pan drain plug - 2 Gasket Replacement part - Drain the engine oil into a container.
- Wait until the engine oil starts to drip.
- Install in the order indicated in the table.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Step | Part name | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gasket | Replacement part | - |
| 2 | Oil pan drain plug | - | 35.5 N.m |