checking oil TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

374 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oil
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 gro und. 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.

376 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. 492
ItemsClean funnel

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Alphabetical index
Engine coolan
t temperature
gauge ..................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 492
Checking .............................. 374
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 209
Warning light ................ 442, 444
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 377
Engine switch .......................... 144
Event data recorder ................ 439
Floor mat .................................. 332
Fluid Brake .................................... 380
Washer ................................. 386
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage ................................ 503
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 177
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage ................................ 503
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 99
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 444
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 444
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 45
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 422
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage ................................ 503 Front turn signal lights
Lever .....................................153
Replacing light bulbs .............423
Switch....................................153
Wattage .................................503
Fuel Capacity ................................491
Fuel gauge ............................157
Fuel pump shut off system ....438
Gas station information .........548
Information ............................504
Refueling .................................74
Type ......................................491
Warning light .........................444
Fuel door.....................................74
Fuel filler door ............................74
Fuel pump shut off system .....438
Fuses Fuses ....................................408
Locations .......................411, 415
Garage door opener box .........343
Gas station information...........548
Gauges ......................................157
Glove box..................................311
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Tachometer............................... 157
TailgateRemoving the tailgate .............40
Tailgate ...................................40
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 427
Switch.................................... 164
Talk switch................................ 281
Telephone switch ..................... 281
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....78
Tire inflation pressure ............. 500
Tire information Glossary ................................ 512
Size ....................................... 509
Tire identification number ...... 508
Uniform tire quality grading ... 510
Tires Chains ................................... 210
Checking ............................... 388
If you have a flat tire .............. 450
Identification number ............. 508
Inflation pressure................... 500
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 389
Information ............................ 507
Replacing ...................... 388, 450
Rotating tires ......................... 388
Size ....................................... 500
Snow tires ............................. 209
Spare tire............................... 450
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 389
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 388, 446
Warning light ......................... 444
Tools ......................................... 450
Total load capacity................... 207
Towing Bumper towing ...................... 222
Dinghy towing........................ 233
Emergency towing................. 431
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 220
Trailer towing......................... 213 Traction control ....................... 191
TRAC ......................................... 191
Trip meter ................................. 158
Turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 153
Replacing light
bulbs ........................... 423, 424
Switch ................................... 153
Wattage................................. 503
Valet key ..................................... 30
Vanity mirrors .......................... 320
Vehicle identification number ................................... 489
Vehicle stability control .......... 191
VSC ........................................... 191
Warning buzzers Key reminder......................... 445
Brake system ........................ 441
Seat belt reminder................. 444
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 442
Airbag system ....................... 442
Anti-lock brake system .......... 442
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................ 442
Brake system ........................ 441
Charging system .... ............... 442
Driver’s seat belt ................... 444
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 442
Engine oil replacement ......... 444
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 442
Front passenger’s seat belt... 444
Low brake fluid ...................... 441
Low engine oil pressure ........ 442
Low fuel level ........................ 444
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 444
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 442
Open door ............................. 444T
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