Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

2AZ-FE LUBRICATION: LUBRICATION SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL

(a) Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.

(b) Check that the engine oil level is between the lower level and full level marks of the oil dipstick.

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

NOTICE:
Do not add engine oil above the full level mark.

2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITY

(a) Check the oil for deterioration, water intrusion, discoloration or thinning.

If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE

(a) Remove the oil pressure switch. Removal

(b) Install the oil pressure gauge.

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

(e) Install the oil pressure switch. Installation