Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 328

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
engine and turning off the
engine, wait more than 5 min-
utes 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.
A Low
B Normal
C
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
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Checking the oil type and pre-
paring the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.402
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 lmp.qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
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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.
1
Remove the oil filler cap by turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
2
Add engine oil slowly, checking
the dipstick.
3
Install the oil filler cap by turning
it clockwise.
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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 inter-