Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

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

1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL





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

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

If 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. 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 engine oil pressure switch. Removal

(b) Install the oil pressure gauge.

(c) Warm up the engine.

(d) Check the oil pressure.

Standard oil pressure:





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

(e) Remove the oil pressure gauge.

(f) Install the engine oil pressure switch. Installation