Lubrication System On-Vehicle Inspection

Warm up the engine and then wait for 5 minutes after turning the engine off. The oil level should be between the low level and full level marks of the dipstick.

1. If the oil level is low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not add engine oil above the full level mark.

Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring, or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

HINT:

1. TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil is in this vehicle when it is shipped.
   
2. Use TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.
   

Oil grade:

API grade CF-4 or CF (You may also use API CE or CD) SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather.

Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.

Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.

Install the oil pressure gauge.

Warm up the engine.

Measure the oil pressure.

Standard oil pressure:

Condition	Specified Condition
Idle	29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) or more
3,000 rpm	294 to 539 kPa (3.0 to 5.5 kgf/cm2, 43 to 78 psi)

Remove the oil pressure gauge.

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

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent

Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, 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.

Connect the oil pressure switch connector.

Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks.