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On-Vehicle Inspection

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  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 
    1. Warm up the engine, stop it and wait 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the dipstick's low level mark and full level mark.

      If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

      NOTE: Do not fill above the full level mark.
  2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY 
    1. Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring or thinning.

      If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

      Oil grade: Use ILSAC multigrade engine oil. SAE 5W-30 engine oil may be used. However, SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
      G04975432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE 
    1. Remove the engine under cover LH.
    2. Remove the engine under cover RH.
    3. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
    4. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.
      Fig 2: Removing Oil Pressure Switch
      G04975433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the oil pressure gauge with adapter.
      Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pressure Gauge With Adapter
      G04975434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Warm up the engine.
    7. Measure the oil pressure.

      Standard oil pressure 

      OIL PRESSURE CHART

      Engine Condition Oil Pressure
      Idle 80 kPa (0.8 kgf*cm2 , 11.6 psi) or more
      6,000 rpm 380 kPa (3.9 kgf*cm2 , 55.5 psi) or more

      If the oil pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump (See INSPECTION ).

    8. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
    9. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.

      Adhesive: 

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent 

      Fig 4: Applying Adhesive To Oil Pressure Switch
      G04975435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf* cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Do not start the engine within 1 hour after installation.
      Fig 5: Installing Oil Pressure Switch
      G04975433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
    12. Check for engine oil leaks.
    13. Remove the engine under cover RH.
    14. Remove the engine under cover LH.
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