Toyota RAV4 PRIME 2021 Manual page 461

check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
Checking the engine oil
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1
Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the
hybrid system, wait more
than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3
Wipe the dipstick clean.
4
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
A
Normal
B
Excessive
C
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.
Checking the oil type and
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preparing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.552
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
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.
1
Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.
2
Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.
3
Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.
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