LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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    *a Full Level
    *b Low Level

    1. Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the dipstick's low level mark and full level mark.

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

      Note

      Do not fill with engine oil 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 engine oil pressure switch connector.

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      *1 24 mm Deep Socket Wrench

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

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      Install the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

    4. Warm up the engine.

    5. Check the engine oil pressure.

      Standard
      Engine rpm Oil pressure
      750 rpm

      30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) or more
      3000 rpm

      200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 28.4 psi) or more

      If the oil pressure is not as specified, repair the lubrication system.

    6. Remove the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

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      *1 Adhesive

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

      Adhesive
      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or Equivalent

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

      Torque:
      15 N*m  { 153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not start the engine within 1 hour after installation.

    9. Connect the engine oil pressure switch connector.

    10. Inspect for engine oil leak.