Montero Sport LTD 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1999)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Replacement
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. Install a new drain plug gasket so that it faces in the direction shown in the illustration, and then tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
NOTE: Install the drain plug gasket so it faces in the direction shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque: 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.)
5. Refill the specified quantity of 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 engines 4.5 dm3 (4.8 qts)
<3.5L engines 4.6 dm3 (4.9 qts)
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.
