On-Vehicle Inspection

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CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
2. 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.
  
  NOTE: Do not add engine oil above the F mark.
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.
  
  Fig 1: Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
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CHECK OIL PRESSURE

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

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Location
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Install the oil pressure gauge.
Warm up the engine.

Measure the oil pressure.

Fig 3: Measuring Oil Pressure

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Standard oil pressure

OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

Condition	Specified Condition
Idle	29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm² , 4.3 psi) or more
3,000 RPM	160 to 539 kPa (1.6 to 5.5 kgf/cm² , 23 to 78 psi)

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

Fig 4: Applying Adhesive To Threads Of Oil Pressure Switch
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Adhesive: TOYOTA Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or Equivalent
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 of installation.
Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
Check for engine oil leakage.