Lubrication system

On-vehicle inspection

1. 1
   Check engine oil level
2. 2
   Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Check that the engine oil level is between the l and f marks of the oil dipstick.

If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the f mark. Notice:

Do not add engine oil above the f mark.

2. Check engine oil quality

1. Check the oil for deterioration, water intrusion, discoloration or thinning.

If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

Oil grade:

Use api grade sl "energy-conserving" or ilsac multigrade engine oil. Sae 5w-20 and sae 0w-20 engine oil may be used. However, sae0w-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.

1. 1
   Check oil pressure
2. 2
   Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
3. 3
   Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.

   

1. 1
   Install the oil pressure gauge.
2. 2
   Warm up the engine.
3. 3
   Measure the oil pressure.

Standard oil pressure

6. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.

Adhesive: toyota genuine adhesive 1344, three bond 1344 or equivalent

7. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.

Torque: 15 n*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*Lbf) Notice:

Do not start the engine within 1 hour of installation.

1. 1
   Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
2. 2
   Check for engine oil leakage.