Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

2ZR-FXE LUBRICATION: LUBRICATION SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

(a) Put the engine in inspection mode Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

(b) Warm up and stop the engine, then wait for 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the low and full level marks on the engine oil level dipstick. If the engine oil level is low, check for leaks and add oil up to the full level mark.

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

2. CHECK ENGINE OIL

(a) Check the engine oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring or thinning. If the condition is visibly poor, replace the engine oil and oil filter element.

3. INSPECT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the oil pressure switch Removal.

(b) Install an oil pressure gauge with the adapter.





(c) Put the engine in inspection mode Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

(d) Warm up the engine.

(e) Check the oil pressure.

Standard Oil Pressure:





(f) If the oil pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump Testing and Inspection.

(g) Install the oil pressure switch Installation.