oil dipstick TOYOTA YARIS GRMN 2017 Owners Manual

2606-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compartment
Fuse boxes (P. 292)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 262)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 261)
Intercooler coolant reservoir
( P. 264)
Battery ( P. 267)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 264)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P. 266)
Radiator ( P. 266)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 270)

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Maintenance and care
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 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
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.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick
may differ depending on the
type of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil

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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 that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 373
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 lmp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel

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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer service station or auto parts store for information concern-
ing recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a 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 tightened.

3738-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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■Oil capacity (Drain and refill — reference*)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
Engine oil to satisfy the following grade and viscosity is
recommended.
Oil grade:
ACEA A3/B4, A3/B3, and API SN
Viscosity grade:
SAE 5W-40
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Research Octane
Number97 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)42 L (11.1 gal., 9.2 Imp.gal.)
Lubrication system
With filter 4.9 L (5.2 qt., 4.3 Imp.qt.)
Without filter 4.6 L (4.9 qt., 4.0 Imp.qt.)