Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL SERVICE

The engine oil level indicator is located at the right hand of the engine on the 6.1L engines.

CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION

CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil, pressure loss or oil foaming can result.

Inspect the engine oil level approximately every 800 kilometers (500 miles). Unless the engine has exhibited loss of oil pressure, run the engine for about ten minutes before checking the oil level. Checking the engine oil level on a cold engine is not accurate.

To ensure proper lubrication of an engine, the engine oil must be maintained at an acceptable level. The acceptable levels are indicated between the ADD and SAFE marks on the engine oil dipstick.

1. Position the vehicle on the level surface.
2. With the engine off, allow approximately five minutes for the oil to settle to the bottom of the crankcase and then remove the engine oil dipstick.
3. Wipe the dipstick clean.
4. Install the dipstick and verify it is seated in the tube.
5. Remove the dipstick, with the handle held above the tip, take oil level reading.
6. Add oil only if the level is below the ADD mark on the dipstick.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Change the engine oil at the mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedules Maintenance

Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.

1. Remove the oil fill cap.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the belly pan Belly Pan - Removal
4. Place a suitable drain pan under the oil pan drain.
5. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan and allow the oil to drain.
6. Inspect the drain plug threads for stretching or other damage and replace if necessary.
7. Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the belly pan Belly Pan - Installation
9. Lower the vehicle and fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil described.
10. Install the oil fill cap.
11. Start the engine and check for leaks.
12. Stop the engine and check the oil level.

NOTE: Care should be exercised when disposing of used engine oil.