’04 Corolla_U (L/O 0306)
Checking the engine oil level
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
NOTICE
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is filled in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Low level
Full level
Be careful not to drop the 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.
Oil grade:
API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
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.
Recommended viscosity:
SAE 5W−30
Add oil
O.K.
Too full
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
fill between the low level and the full level
on the dipstick is indicated below for ref-
erence.
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get
a
true reading, the vehicle
When the level reaches within the correct
should be on a level ground. After turn-
ing off the engine, wait a few minutes
for the oil to drain back into the bottom
of the engine.
range, install the filler cap hand−tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
1.3 (1.4, 1.1)
Outside temperature
NOTICE
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under
the end and wipe it clean.
z Be careful not to spill the engine
oil on the vehicle components.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
z Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
z Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
level while holding
end.
a
rag under the
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2004 COROLLA from Oct. ’03 Prod. (OM12859U)
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