B00319
Recommended Oil Viscosity (SAE):
10W ± 30
5W ± 30 PREFERRED
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE100
38 80 60
27 40
16 0
±720
4 ±18 ±20
±29
°C °F
LU02K±08
B11764
Oil Pressure
Switch
B11765
Oil Pressure Gauge
± LUBRICATIONOIL AND FILTER
LU±1
1307 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
OIL AND FILTER
INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thin-
ning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade or SJ, Energy±Conserving or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil is recommended. SAE 5W±30 is the
best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy,
and good starting in cold weather.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the en-
gine stop, oil level should be between the ºLº and ºFº marks on
the dipstick.
If low. check for leakage and add oil up to the ºFº mark.
NOTICE:
Do not fill with engine oil above the ºFº mark.
3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL OIL
PRESSURE GAUGE
(a) Remove the oil pressure switch.
(b) Install the oil pressure gauge.
4. ACTIVATE INSPECTION MODE AND WARM UP EN-
GINE (See page IN±10)
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle speed
29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi) or more
At 2,250 rpm
150 ± 550 kPa (1.5 ± 5.6 kgf/cm
2, 22 ± 80 psi)
6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
(a) Remove the oil pressure gauge.
