oil dipstick TOYOTA VENZA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

367
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73019U_(U)
Engine compar tment
2GR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir( P. 373)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 371)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 369)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 376)Battery ( P. 378)
Fuse box ( P. 403)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 375)
Radiator ( P. 375)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 381)

368 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73019U_(U)
1AR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir( P. 373)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 371)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 369)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 376)Battery ( P. 378)
Fuse box ( P. 403)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 375)
Radiator ( P. 375)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 381)

369
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73019U_(U)
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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

370 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73019U_(U)Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Non-flat dipstickLow
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
STEP5
STEP6

371
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73019U_(U)
■
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. 490
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

373
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73019U_(U)
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.

490 6-1. Specifications
VENZA_OM_OM73019U_(U)
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 GF-5 multigrade engine oil
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: 4.6 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.)