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Checking the engine oil level
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Low level
Full level
1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle
should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
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The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated as follows:
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under
the end and wipe it clean.
Add oil
O.K.
Too full
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 463 in Section 8.
4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
When the level reaches within the correct
level while holding
end.
a
rag under the
range, install the filler cap hand−tight.
Full level
Low level
NOTICE
CAUTION
z Be careful not to spill engine oil on
the vehicle components.
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
z Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
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z Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.
Add oil
O.K.
Too full
4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine
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