Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

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

1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

(a) Warm up and stop the engine, then wait for 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the low level and full level marks on the engine oil level dipstick.

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

NOTICE:
Do not add 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 OIL PRESSURE

(a) Remove the engine oil pressure switch assembly Removal.

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

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

(e) Remove the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

(f) Install the engine oil pressure switch assembly Installation.