Step 4:A service manual helps identify all oil-pan bolt locations. Some might be obscured behind other parts. Step 5:Removing the wheel-well-liner pieces eased access to the outboard passenger's side bolts on this vehicle. Step 6:Once all bolts are removed, the pan can be dropped. If ...
Drain the engine oil by removing the oil pan drain plug with a box-end or flare-nut wrench and letting the oil drain into an appropriate pan. Remove the oil dipstick. Step 4 Remove the three bolts connecting the oil pan to the transaxle bellhousing, using a wrench. Step 5 Disconnect th...
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When checking during refilling, always allow a minute for the oil to drain into the sump, so that the dipstick reading is correct. When the oil level reaches the Full/Max mark, replace the dipstick and the filler cap. Draining the oil ...
It may take a few minutes for the engine to drain entirely, but when the steady stream of oil has become a sporadic drip, you’re now ready for the next step. Screw the drain plug back into place with a clockwise motion and tighten it properly. Don’t forget to replace the drain plu...
How to Fix an Oil Leak on a Toyota 4Runner V6 Open the hood on your 4Runner while the engine is cold and check the oil by removing the oil-check dipstick. Wipe the dipstick clean with a cloth and reinsert it into the dipstick check-tube. Remove the dipstick once again, checking the...
5. Drain the Oil Remove the drain plug and allow the used oil to flow into the container. Remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube. This allows some airflow through the system to prevent suction and improve the flow of oil. 6. Reinstall the Drain Plug ...
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1. Remove Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick With the engine cold, remove the oil fill cap to inspect for brown milky goo that has collected on the bottom of the cap, which is an indication that coolant is leaking into the oil. Chances are the head gasket has failed, but if theengine has bee...
Step 4: Pull the oil dipstick out of the tube, and examine the condition and color of the oil on the stick. Or you can use a towel to wipe off excess oil on the stick. Then, put the stick back into the tube and lift it out again to check the condition of the fluid again. Lik...