Oil Pressure Check; Check Engine Oil Quality; Check Engine Oil Level - Toyota 1PZ Repair Manual

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

OIL PRESSURE CHECK

1.

CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY

Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or
thinning.
If the quality is poor, replace the oil.
Use API grade CD or better and recommended viscosity oil.
(Europe)
Use API grade CC, CD or better and recommended viscos-
ity oil. (Others)
2.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The oil level should be between the "L" and "F" marks on
the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to "F" mark.
NOTICE: Do not fill with engine oil above the "F"
mark.
3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE
4. INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
5. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
6. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
7. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
8. REINSTALL OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE
9. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
Oil Pressure Check
At idling 0.3 kg/cm
or more
At 3,000 rpm 2.5 kg/cm
or more
LU-5
2
(4.3 psi, 29 kPa)
2
(36 psi, 245 kPa)