checking oil TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

336 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 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 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.

338 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. 454
ItemsClean funnel

514 Alphabetical index
DrivingBreak-in tips .......................... 132
Correct posture .......................85
Driving assist systems........... 198
Procedures ............................ 130
Winter driving tips.................. 217
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 372
If the engine will not start ...... 430
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 431
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 433
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 403
If the warning light turns on ... 403
If you have a flat tire ............. 413
If you lose your keys ............. 432
If you think something is wrong .................................. 401
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 442
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 395
If your vehicle overheats ....... 437
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 394
Engine
Compartment ........................ 334
Engine switch ........................ 141
Exhaust gas .......................... 137
Hood...................................... 332
How to start the engine ......... 141
Identification number ............. 451
If the engine will not start ...... 430
Ignition switch........................ 141
Immobilizer system .................82
Overheating........................... 437
Warning light ......................... 404 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 457
Checking ............................... 340
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Temperature gauge .............. 155
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 155
Engine immobilizer system ...... 82
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 454
Checking ............................... 336
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Warning light ......................... 404
Engine switch........................... 141
Event data recorder ................... 27
Floor mat .................................. 287
Fluid Brake..................................... 342
Washer.................................. 348
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 385
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 466
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 184
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 385
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 466
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 101
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 406
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 406
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
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519
Alphabetical index
Window lock switch ................ 76
Wiper and washer ................ 166
Tachometer .............................. 155
Tailgate Removing the tailgate............. 42
Tailgate................................... 42
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .... 388, 391
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 466
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 462
Tire information Glossary ............................... 475
Size ...................................... 472
Tire identification number ..... 471
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 473
Tires Chains .................................. 218
Checking .............................. 350
If you have a flat tire ............. 413
Identification number ............ 471
Inflation pressure .................. 462
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 351
Information ........................... 470
Replacing ............................. 413
Rotating tires ........................ 350
Size ...................................... 462
Snow tires............................. 354
Spare tire .............................. 413
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 351
Tire pressure warning system........................ 350, 410
Warning light ........................ 406
Tools......................................... 413
Total load capacity .................. 215 Towing
Bumper towing ......................231
Dinghy towing........................242
Emergency towing.................395
Fifth wheel trailer ...................229
Trailer towing.........................221
Traction control system ..........198
TRAC .........................................198
Trip meter .................................156
Turn signal lights Lever .....................................151
Replacing light
bulbs ...........................387, 388
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................466
Vanity mirrors...........................270
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........26
Vehicle data recordings ............26
Vehicle identification number ...................................451
Vehicle stability control...........198
VSC............................................198
Warning buzzers Key reminder .........................409
Brake system ........................403
Seat belt reminder .................406
Warning lights
ABS .......................................404
Airbag system .......................404
Anti-lock brake system ..........404
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 404
Brake system ........................403
Charging system .... ...............404
Driver’s seat belt ...................406
Electronic engine control system ................................404
Engine oil replacement..........406
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520 Alphabetical index
Front passenger occupantclassification system ........... 404
Front passenger’s seat belt ...................................... 406
Low brake fluid ...................... 403
Low engine oil pressure ........ 404
Low fuel level ........................ 406
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 406
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 404
Open door ............................. 406
Seat belt ................................ 406
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................ 404
SRS ....................................... 404
SRS airbag system ............... 404
Tire pressure ......................... 406
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 406
VSC/TRAC ............................ 404
Washer
Checking ............................... 348
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Switch.................................... 166
Washing and waxing ............... 316
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 210
Cargo weight rating ............... 503
Gross axle weight rating........ 505
Gross combination weight rating ................................... 226
Gross vehicle weight
rating ................................... 505
Load limits ............................. 215
Trailer weight rating....... 226, 449
Vehicle capacity weight ......... 447
Weight ................................... 447
Wheels ...................................... 364
Window glasses ................. 76, 78
Window lock switch ...................76 Windows
Power windows ....................... 76
Washer.................................. 166
Windshield wipers ................... 166
Wireless remote control Replacing the battery ............ 370
Wireless remote control .......... 34
Winter driving tips ................... 217