oil dipstick TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
VENZA_U (OM73013U)
Engine compar tment
2GR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir( P. 513)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 511)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 509)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 516)Battery ( P. 518)
Fuse box ( P. 543)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 515)
Radiator ( P. 515)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 521)

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1AR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir( P. 513)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 511)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 509)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 516)Battery ( P. 518)
Fuse box ( P. 543)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 515)
Radiator ( P. 515)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 521)

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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 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.
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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.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 628
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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Engine coolant
The coolant level is sati sfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on 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 retightened.

628 6-1. Specifications
VENZA_U (OM73013U)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing theengine 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 multigrade engine oil
2GR-FE engine
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
*)
1AR-FE engine
2GR-FE engine Without filter: 4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
With filter: 4.7 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
With filter: 6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature