Armada 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2006)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
WARNING:
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Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil are hot.
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Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact
is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up the engine, and check for any oil leaks.
2. Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.
4. Install a new washer on the oil drain plug, then install the oil drain plug in the oil pan.
Oil drain plug: Refer to EM-77, "CYLINDER BLOCK". See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Service and Repair
CAUTION: Clean the drain plug and install with a new washer.
5. Refill the engine with new specified engine oil.
CAUTION: The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the "Refill oil capacity" values as a reference and check the
oil level using the dipstick when filling the engine with oil.
6. Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for any oil leaks.
7. Stop the engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
8. Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as necessary and install the oil filler cap.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the engine with oil.