Lubrication System On-Vehicle Inspection

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
2Gr-Fe Lubrication. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

  2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY

  3. CHECK ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

Lubrication System -- On-Vehicle Inspection



1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
  1. Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait for 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the dipstick low and full level marks.
    If the oil level is low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

    NOTICE:
    Do not add engine oil to above the full level mark.


2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
  1. Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring or thinning.
    If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.



3. CHECK ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
  1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the oil pressure gauge.

  1. Warm up the engine.

  1. Measure the oil pressure.

    Standard oil pressure:
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    Idle
    80 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm2, 11.6 psi) or more
    6,000 rpm
    380 kPa (3.9 kgf/cm2, 55.5 psi) or more
    If the oil pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SCM00IX.html).
  1. Remove the oil pressure gauge.



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  1. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.

    Adhesive:
    Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Install the oil pressure switch.

    Torque:
    15 N*m{153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}
    NOTICE:
    Do not start the engine for at least 1 hour after installation of the switch.
  1. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.

  1. Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks.