checking oil TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

364 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oil
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.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
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.

366 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
1.4 qt. (1.3 L, 1.1 lmp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Engine oil selectionP. 476
Items Clean funnel

520 Alphabetical index
Side mirrors .............................68
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 188
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 434
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 434
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 136
Correct posture .......................81
Driving assist systems........... 191
Procedures ............................ 134
Winter driving tips.................. 209
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 398
If the engine will not start ...... 456
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 457
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 459
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 431
If the warning light turns on ... 431
If you have a flat tire ............. 440
If you lose your keys ............. 458
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 427
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 466
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 468
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 421
If your vehicle overheats ....... 463
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 420
Engine
Compartment ........................ 362
Engine switch ........................ 146
Exhaust gas .......................... 142
Hood...................................... 360
How to start the engine ......... 146Identification number............. 473
If the engine will not start ...... 456
Ignition switch ....................... 146
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Overheating .......................... 463
Warning light ......................... 431
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 479
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 209
Temperature gauge .............. 157
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 364
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 209
Warning light ................. 432, 435
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 367
Engine switch........................... 146
Event data recorder ................. 429
Floor mat .................................. 323
Fluid
Brake..................................... 370
Washer.................................. 376
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 487
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 177
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 487
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 100
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525 Alphabetical index
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 417
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage ................................ 487
Talk switch ............................... 273
Telephone switch .................... 273
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Tire inflation pressure ............ 484
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 496
Size ...................................... 493
Tire identification number ..... 492
Uniform tire quality grading .. 494
Tires
Chains .................................. 210
Checking .............................. 378
If you have a flat tire ............. 440
Identification number ............ 492
Inflation pressure .................. 484
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 379
Information ........................... 491
Replacing ..................... 378, 440
Rotating tires ........................ 378
Size ...................................... 484
Snow tires............................. 211
Spare tire .............................. 440
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 380
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 378, 436
Warning light ........................ 434
Tools......................................... 440
Total load capacity .................. 207
Towing
Bumper towing ..................... 218
Dinghy towing ....................... 226
Emergency towing ................ 421
Fifth wheel trailer .................. 218
Trailer towing ........................ 213
Traction control ....................... 191
TRAC ........................................ 191
Trip meter................................. 158Turn signal lights
Lever .....................................156
Replacing light
bulbs ...........................413, 414
Switch....................................156
Wattage .................................487
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity mirrors...........................311
Vehicle identification
number ...................................473
Vehicle stability control...........191
VSC............................................191
Warning buzzers
Key reminder .........................435
Brake system ........................431
Seat belt reminder .................434
Warning lights
ABS .......................................433
Airbag system .......................433
Anti-lock brake system ..........433
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................433
Brake system ........................431
Charging system ...................432
Driver’s seat belt ...................434
Electronic engine control
system ................................432
Engine oil replacement..........435
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 433
Front passenger’s seat belt ...434
Low brake fluid ......................431
Low engine oil pressure ........432
Low fuel level ........................434
Low tire inflation pressure .....434
Malfunction indicator lamp ....432
Open door .............................434
Seat belt ................................434
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................433
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