Get DIY - Engine and Chassis -> Checking engine oil / coolant level Guide for Toyota Aurion 4 Door First Generation (2006-2012)

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE -- ENGINE AND CHASSIS

Checking the engine oil level

The approximate quantity of oil needed to

raise the level between low and full on the

dipstick is 1.5 litres.

Low level

Full level

For the engine oil capacity, see “Service spe-

cifications” on page 281 in Section 8.

When the level reaches within the correct

range, install the filler cap hand-tight.

NOTICE

Add oil

Normal

Too full

D Be careful not to spill engine oil on the

vehicle components.

D Avoid overfilling, or the engine could

be damaged.

With the engine at operating temperature

and turned off, check the oil level on the dip-

stick.

D Check the oil level on the dipstick

once again after adding the oil.

1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should

be on level ground. After turning off the en-

gine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain

back into the bottom of the engine.

ENGINE OIL SELECTION

Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your

Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved Toyota

Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the

following grade and viscosity.

2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under the

end and wipe it clean.

3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far as

it will go, or the reading will not be correct.

Oil grade:

20W--50 and 15W--40—

API grade SL or SM multigrade engine oil

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil

level while holding a rag under the end.

10W--30 and 5W--30—

API grade SL Energy-Conserving, SM

Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multigrade

engine oil

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust

manifold.

NOTICE

Be careful not to drop engine oil on the

vehicle components.

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.

Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil

in small quantities at a time, checking the dip-

stick. We recommend that you use a funnel

when adding oil.

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Recommended viscosity (SAE):

Oil identification marks

Either or both API registered marks are

added to some oil containers to help you

select the oil you should use.

The API Service Symbol is located anywhere

on the outside of the container.

The top portion of the label shows the oil

quality by API (American Petroleum Institute)

designations such as SM. The centre portion

of the label shows the SAE viscosity grade

such as SAE 10W--30. Energy-Conserving

shown in the lower portion, indicates that the

oil has fuel-saving capabilities.

Temperature range anticipated before

next oil change

The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stand-

ardisation and Approval Committee) Certi-

fication Mark is displayed on the front of the

container.

If you use SAE 10W- 30 or a higher viscosity

engine oil in extremely low temperatures,

the engine may become difficult to start, so

SAE 5W- 30 engine oil is recommended.

To ensure excellent lubrication performance

for your engine, Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is

available, which has been specifically tested

and approved for all Toyota engines.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for further

details about Toyota Genuine Motor Oil.

API service symbol

ILSAC certification mark

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Checking the engine coolant

level

non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid

organic acid technology. (Coolant with

long-life hybrid organic acid technology is a

combination of low phosphates and organic

acids.)

Full

Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture

of 50% coolant and 50% deionised water.

This coolant provides protection down to

about --35_C (--31_F).

Low

NOTICE

Do not use plain or tap water alone as

it may freeze in cold temperatures.

Look at the see-through coolant reservoir

when the engine is cold. The coolant level

is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and

“L” lines on the reservoir. If the level is

low, add the coolant. For the coolant type,

see “Coolant type selection” described

below.

Toyota recommends Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant, which has been tested to ensure

that it will not cause corrosion nor result in

malfunction of your engine coolant system

with proper usage. Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant is formulated with long-life hybrid

organic acid technology and has been

specifically designed to avoid engine cooling

system malfunction on Toyota vehicles.

The coolant level in the reservoir will vary

with engine temperature. However, if the

level is on or below the “L” line, add coolant.

Bring the level up to the “F” line.

If the coolant level drops within a short time

after replenishing, there may be a leak in the

system. Visually check the radiator, hoses,

engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap and

drain cock and water pump.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for further

details.

If you can find no leak, have your Toyota

dealer test the cap pressure and check for

leaks in the cooling system.

CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, do not re-

move the radiator cap when the engine

is hot.

Coolant type selection

Use of improper coolants may damage your

engine cooling system.

Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or

similar high quality ethylene glycol based

non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and

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