Lubrication System On-Vehicle Inspection

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
1Az-Fe Lubrication. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

  2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY

  3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE

Lubrication System -- On-Vehicle Inspection



1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
  1. Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.

  1. Check that the engine oil level is between the L and F marks, of the oil dipstick.
    If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the F mark.

    NOTICE:
    Do not fill engine oil above the F mark.


2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY


  1. Check the oil for deterioration, water intrusion, discoloration or thinning.
    If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

    Oil grade:
    20W-50 and 15W-40 -
    API grade SL or SM multigrade engine oil
    10W-30 and 5W-30 -
    API grade SL "Energy-Conserving", SM "Energy-Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.


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3. CHECK 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, 35.1Az-Fe Lubrication.Lubrication System.Lubrication System  On-Vehicle Inspection
  1. Install the oil pressure gauge.

  1. Warm up the engine.

  1. 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
    245 to 539 kPa (2.5 to 5.5 kgf/cm2, 36 to 78 psi)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.1Az-Fe Lubrication.Lubrication System.Lubrication System  On-Vehicle Inspection
  1. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.

    Adhesive:
    Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or Equivalent
  1. 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 within 1 hour of installation.
  1. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.

  1. Check for engine oil leakage.