TOYOTA HILUX 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

3816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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XDiesel engine (left-hand drive vehicles)
Battery (if equipped) (→ P. 390)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 387)
Intercooler ( →P. 389)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 384)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 383) Fuel filter (
→P. 396, 485)
Fuse box ( →P. 409)
Battery ( →P. 390)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 394)
Condenser ( →P. 389)
Radiator ( →P. 389)1
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XDiesel engine (right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 387)
Intercooler ( →P. 389)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 384)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 383)
Fuel filter ( →P. 396, 485) Battery (if equipped)
(→ P. 390)
Fuse box ( →P. 409)
Battery ( →P. 390)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 394)
Condenser ( →P. 389)
Radiator ( →P. 389)1
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3836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Remove the sand and dust from around the dipstick.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Make sure that the inlet of the oil level gauge guide and O-ring of the
dipstick are free from sand and dust.
If the O-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type
of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
*: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate.
(→ P. 494)
Remove the sand and dust from around the oil filler cap.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection→P. 500
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)
Gasoline engine 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine
XFor Russia, Ukraine and
KUN25L-PRMDH models
*
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
XExcept for Russia, Ukraine and
KUN25L-PRMDH models
*
1.4 L (1.5 qt., 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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3856-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
■ After changing the engine oil (diesel engine except for KUN25L-PRMDH
model
*)
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following pro-
cedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter A ( →P. 102) when the engine switch is
in the “ON” position.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
While pressing the odometer/trip meter display change button ( →P. 102),
turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (do not start the engine because
reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press and hold the button for
more than one second after the trip meter displays “000000”.
*: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate. (→ P. 494)
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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Toyota deal er or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■
When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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3876-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the upper and lower
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.Reservoir cap
Upper line
Lower line
If the level is on or below the lower line, add coolant up to the upper line.
(→ P. 482)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non- nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35 °C [-31 °F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump. If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional test the cap
and check for leaks in the cooling system.
Engine coolant
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XGasoline engineXDiesel engine
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CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor stra ight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■
If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.
■
Notice on coolant quality
Do not use improper coolant. If improper coolant is used, the engine cooling
system may be damaged.
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3896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Check the radiator, condenser and intercooler and clear away any for-
eign objects. If any of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not
sure of their condition, have your vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Radiator, condenser and intercooler (if equipped)
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator, condenser or intercooler as they may be hot and
cause serious injuries, such as burns.
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3906-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Check the battery as follows.
■Caution symbols
The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the battery are
as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
Battery
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparksBattery acid
Shield eyesNote operating
instructions
Keep away from
childrenExplosive gas
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