oil dipstick TOYOTA CAMRY 2014 XV50 / 9.G Owners Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compar tment
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
Engine oil filler cap( P. 444)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 442)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 449)
Fuse box ( P. 474)Battery ( P. 450)
Radiator ( P. 448)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 448)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 447)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 453)

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Maintenance and care
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 444)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 442)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 449)
Fuse box ( P. 474)Battery ( P. 450)
Radiator ( P. 448)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 448)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 447)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 453)

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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park 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.
Hold a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Maintenance and care
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Flat dipstick Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Non-flat dipstick 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.STEP5
STEP6

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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.
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. 5 5 6
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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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, as 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.

556 6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing theengine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
 refer-
ence*) With filter
Without filter 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature