Montero Sport LS 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1998)
MB991396 (When using the oil filter of MD135737): Oil Filter Wrench
MB991610 (When using the oil filter of MD136466 or MD136790): Oil Filter Wrench
1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80° C (176° F) to 90° C (194° F).
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
WARNING: Use Care As Oil Could Be Hot.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
4. Use the special tools shown on the next page to remove the engine oil Filter.
5. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.
6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
7. Where the oil Filter O-ring touches the oil pan flange, tighten the oil filler to the specified torque using the special tools.
8. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil.
Specified Engine Oil (API classification): SJ or higher
Total quantity (Includes volume inside oil filter):
<2.4L engine> 4.3 dm3 (4.5 Qts)
<3.0L engine> 4.9 dm3 (5.2 Qts)
9. Race the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil teaks from the installation section of the oil filter.
