LUBRICATION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL

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    1. Check engine oil 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 engine oil above the full level mark.

    2. Check engine oil quality.


      1. Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloration and thinning.

        If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

  2. CHECK OIL PRESSURE

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    1. Remove the cooler compressor assembly Click here.

    2. Remove the engine oil pressure switch.


      1. Disconnect the connector.

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

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        *1 24 mm Deep Socket Wrench
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      Install the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

    4. Start the engine.

    5. Warm up the engine.

    6. Check the 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.

    7. Remove the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

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      Install the engine oil pressure switch.


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

        Adhesive
        Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent.
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        *1 24 mm Deep Socket Wrench

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

        Torque:
        10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }

        Note

        Do not start the engine for at least 1 hour after the installation.

      3. Connect the engine oil pressure switch connector.

    9. Install the cooler compressor assembly Click here.

    10. Inspect for oil leak.