oil dipstick TOYOTA HILUX 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compartment
Left-hand drive vehicles
Battery (if equipped)
(P. 496)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 493)
Intercooler (P. 495)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 490)Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 488)
Fuel filter (P. 502, 595)
Fuse box (P. 516)
Battery (P. 496)
Washer fluid tank (P. 500)
Condenser (P. 495)
Radiator (P. 495)

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Maintenance and care
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Right-hand drive vehicles
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 493)
Intercooler (P. 495)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 490)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 488)
Fuel filter (P. 502, 595)Battery (if equipped)
(P. 496)
Fuse box (P. 516)
Battery (P. 496)
Washer fluid tank (P. 500)
Condenser (P. 495)
Radiator (P. 495)

488 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine oil
With 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 turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom 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.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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490 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)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 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. 610, 612
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)For Russia and Ukraine
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Except for Russia and Ukraine
1.4 L (1.5 qt., 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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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 dealer 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.

610 6-1. Specifications
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Lubrication system (except for Russia and Ukraine)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the 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. Toyota
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade: ACEA C2
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter6.9 L (7.3 qt., 6.1 Imp.qt.)
6.6 L (7.0 qt., 5.8 Imp.qt.)
NOTICE
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic converter.

612 6-1. Specifications
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Lubrication system (for Russia and Ukraine)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the 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. Toyota
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade: ACEA B1, API CF-4 or CF
(You may also use API CE or CD.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter6.9 L (7.3 qt., 6.1 Imp.qt.)
6.6 L (7.0 qt., 5.8 Imp.qt.)