Get Engine and Chassis -> Checking the engine oil level Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

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Checking the engine oil level

NOTICE

CAUTION

Low level

Full level

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.

NOTICE

z Check the oil level on the dipstick

once again after adding the oil.

Be careful not to drop engine oil on

the vehicle components.

Add oil

O.K.

Too full

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.

With the engine at operating tempera-

ture and turned off, check the oil level

on the dipstick.

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.

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.

The approximate quantity of oil needed to

raise the level between low and full on the

dipstick is indicated as follows:

2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine

1.1 L (1.2 qt., 1.0 lmp. qt.)

2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under

the end and wipe it clean.

3.5 L V6 (2GR−FE) engine

3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far

as it will go, or the reading will not be

correct.

1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 lmp. qt.)

For the engine oil capacity, see “Service

specifications” on page 423 in Section 8.

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil

When the level reaches within the correct

range, install the filler cap hand−tight.

level while holding

end.

rag under the

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ENGINE OIL SELECTION

3.5 L V6 (2GR−FE) engine

SAE 5W−30

“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.

Oil grade:

ILSAC multigrade engine oil

Recommended viscosity:

2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine

SAE 5W−20 or 0W−20

Outside temperature

Oil identification mark

The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-

dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-

fication Mark is added to some oil con-

tainers to help you select the oil you

should use.

SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for good

fuel economy and good starting in cold

weather.

If SAE 5W−30 is not available, SAE

10W−30 may be used. However, it

should be replaced with SAE 5W−30 at

the next oil change.

Outside temperature

SAE 5W−20 or 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.

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Checking the engine coolant

level

Look at the see−through coolant reser-

voir when the engine is cold. The cool-

ant level is satisfactory if it is between

the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the

reservoir. If the level is low, add the

coolant. (For the coolant type, see

“Coolant type selection” described be-

low.)

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 non−borate coolant with long−life

hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant

The coolant level in the reservoir will vary

with engine temperature. However, if the

level is below the “LOW” line, add cool-

ant. Bring the level between the “FULL”

and “LOW” lines.

with

technology is

long−life

hybrid

combination of low

organic

acid

phosphates and organic acids.)

For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and

50% deionized water. This coolant pro-

vides protection down to about −35_C

(−31_F).

If the coolant level drops within a short

time after replenishing, there may be a

leak in the system. Visually check the

radiator, hoses, coolant reservoir cap and

drain cock and water pump.

To ensure excellent lubrication perfor-

mance for your engine, “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” is available, which has been

specifically tested and approved for all

Toyota engines.

For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and

45% deionized water. This coolant pro-

vides protection down to about −42_C

(−44_F).

If you can find no leak, have your Toyota

dealer test the cap pressure and check

for leaks in the cooling system.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther details about “Toyota Genuine Motor

Oil”.

CAUTION

NOTICE

Do not use plain water alone.

To prevent burning yourself, do not

remove the coolant reservoir cap

when the engine is hot.

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