Montero Sport XS 2WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
ENGINE OIL (Change)
Use the specified oil.
1. After warming up the engine, remove the oil filler cap.
WARNING: Use with care as oil could be hot.
2. Remove the drain plug to allow the engine oil to drain.
3. Replace the drain plug gasket with a new one, 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 N.m (29 ft - lb)
4. Pour new engine oil in through the oil filler.
Engine oil capacity:
<3.0L Engine> 4.2 cu.dm (4.4 quart)
[excluding oil filter 0.3 cu.dm (0.32 quart)]
<3.5L Engine> 4.3 cu.dm (4.5 quart)
[excluding oil filter 0.3 cu.dm (0.32 quart)
5. Start the engine and run it at idle for a few minutes.
6. Stop the engine and check to ensure that the engine oil level is within the level range indicated on the dip stick.
