Engine oil and filter change

SHANBORWICK

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2005 NISSAN TITAN
5.6L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

I was doing an oil change on my 2005 nissan titan and when I took the drain plug out no oil came out. The dip stik still reads full.I changed the filter all normal. Still no oil out the bottom. Put the plug back in. Dip stik still reads full. Started the truck ran for ten min. Pulled the plug again removed the cap. Still no oil. Can you help please.

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CARADIODOC

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Any chance you can post a photo of the plug you removed? What did come out or was there any kind of residue on that plug? Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps of an oil and filter change with diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Fluid Types

SAE Viscosity Number

GASOLINE ENGINE OIL

SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures.

SAE 10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosity oil may be used if the ambient temperature is above -18°C (0°F)

API Certification Mark

API grade SG, SH or SJ, Energy Conserving II or API grade SL, Energy Conserving

ILSAC grade GF-II & GF-III

Capacities

Oil Capacity

Drain and refill (Approximate)

With oil filter change .................... 6 1/2 qt. (5 1/2 Imp qts., 6.2 L)

Without oil filter change .................... 6 1/4 qt. (5 1/4 Imp qts., 5.9 L)

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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