Adding Engine Oil; Engine Oil Consumption - Toyota RAV 4 2015 Service Manual

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Adding engine oil

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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.
Engine oil selection
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)
Items
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
1
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
2
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
3

Engine oil consumption

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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
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after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
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When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
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when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
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through heavy traffic
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(U)
P. 663
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Clean funnel
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