oil level TOYOTA GT86 2017 1.G Owners Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 250
Hood................................... 253
Positioning a floor jack ....... 255
Engine compartment .......... 257
Tires ................................... 270
Tire inflation pressure......... 277
Wheels ............................... 281
Air conditioning filter ........... 284
Wireless remote control key battery ....................... 287
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 290
Light bulbs .......................... 298
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 306
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 307
If you think something is wrong ............................... 315
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 316 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 317
If you have a flat tire ........... 327
If the engine will not start .................................. 338
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 339
If you lose your keys ........... 340
If the battery is discharged ........................ 341
If your vehicle overheats..... 345
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 348
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 350
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 354
Fuel information .................. 366
Tire information................... 370
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 383
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(→P. 265)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( →P. 263)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( →P. 261)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( →P. 258)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(
→P. 263)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (→P. 268)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner's Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.
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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( →P. 265)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Brake fluid level ( →P. 263)• FMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( →P. 261)• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” or similar high-quality
ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid
technology.
“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level ( →P. 258)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Battery(→ P. 265)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 258)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 263)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 259)Washer fluid tank
(→ P. 268)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 263)
Radiator ( →P. 263)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 261)
Fuse box ( →P. 290)
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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 five minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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Maintenance and care
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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 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. 358
Oil quantity
(Low → Full) 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Maintenance and care
Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
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.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer pressure test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling system.
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Vehicle specifications6
353
6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 354
Fuel information ............... 366
Tire information ................ 370
6-2. Customization Customizable features .......................... 383
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length166.7 in. (4235 mm)
Overall width69.9 in. (1775 mm)
Overall height*52.0 in. (1320 mm)
Wheelbase101.2 in. (2570 mm)
TreadFront 59.8 in. (1520 mm)
Rear 60.6 in. (1540 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) Details are described on the tire and load-
ing information label. (
→P. 277)
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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine 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 ⎯
reference*)
Without filter
With filter 5.5 qt. (5.2 L, 4.6 Imp. qt.)
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature