Important: When serving a four wheel drive model equipped with a 6.5L turbo charger diesel engine, retighten the oil filter adapter bolt to 65 N-m (47 Ib ft) after installing a new oil filter.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the oil filter to the engine block (4 wheel drive shown).
Tighten
Tighten the oil filter to 40 N-m (30 Ib ft).
2. Install the drain plug to the oil p an .
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 4 0 N-m (30 Ib ft).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
Important: When performing an oil filter and oil change on a 6.5L diesel engine, use only 8 quarts of oil. This will bring the oil level between “ADD” an d “FULL”, which is normal. Start the vehicle and wait until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
Shut the vehicle off and wait a minimum of 15 minutes before checking the oil level. It should read “Full” or very close to “Full”. Do not check the oil level when the engine is cold, a false reading will occur.
