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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. 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.
  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 ILSAC multigrade engine oil. SAE 5W-20 and SAE 0W-20 engine oil may be used. However, SAE 0W-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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  3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE 
    1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
    2. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.
      Fig 2: Locating Oil Pressure Switch
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    3. Install the oil pressure gauge.
    4. Warm up the engine.
    5. Measure the oil pressure.
      Fig 3: Measuring Oil Pressure
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      Standard oil pressure 

      STANDARD OIL PRESSURE

      Condition Specified Condition
      Idle 29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2 , 4.3 psi) or more
      3,000 rpm 170 to 300 kPa (1.7 to 3.1 kgf/cm2 , 24 to 44 psi)
    6. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
      Fig 4: Applying Adhesive To 2 Or 3 Threads Of Oil Pressure Switch
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      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) 

      NOTE: Do not start the engine within 1 hour of installation.
    8. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
    9. Check for engine oil leaks.