2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER oil level

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Floor mat ............................ 247
Luggage storage box (vehicles
without sub woofer) .......... 248
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 249
Compass ............................ 252
41. Maintenance and care ...... 258
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 258
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 260
42. Maintenance ..................... 263
Maintenance
requirements .................... 263
General maintenance ......... 265
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 268
43. Doityourself
maintenance ................... 269
Do−it−yourself service
precautions ...................... 269
Hood ................................... 273
Engine compartment .......... 274
Tires ................................... 287
Tire inflation pressure ......... 292
Wheels ............................... 296
Air conditioning filter ........... 298
Key battery ......................... 301
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 303
Light bulbs .......................... 31451. Essential information ....... 322
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 322
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 327
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 328
Event data recorder ............ 329
52. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 331
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 331
If you have a flat tire ........... 340
If the engine will not start .... 350
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 351
If you lose your keys ........... 352
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 353
If your vehicle overheats ..... 356
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 359
61. Specifications ................... 362
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 362
Fuel information .................. 372
Tire information ................... 375
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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2−5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
 Prewinter preparations
 Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem−
peratures.
Engine oil
Engine coolant
Washer fluid
 Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav−
ity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
 Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.

Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir−
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.

Periodically check for and remo ve any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4−2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
Items Check points
Battery Maintenance−free. ( P. 283)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 280)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 279)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 275)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid At the correct level? (
P. 282)
Radiator/condenser/hosesNot blocked with foreign matter?
(
P. 280)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (
P. 286)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per
formed at the intervals specified
in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualifie
d service shop for advice.

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Maintenance and care
4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
Do−it−yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 283)Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 280)FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 279)“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non−silicate, non−
amine, non−nitrite and non−borate
coolant with long−life hybrid
organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre−mixed with 50% coolant
and 50% deionized water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre−mixed with 55% coolant
and 45% deionized water.
Funnel (used only for adding
engine coolant)
Engine oil level P. 275)Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 303)Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 286)
Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 282)
Radiator cap
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 275)
Engine coolant reservoir
(
P. 279)Engine oil filler cap
(P. 275)
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 280)
Fuse box (
P. 303)
Battery (
P. 283)
Condenser ( P. 280)
Radiator (P. 280)
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910
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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
 Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil
to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full

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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 already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)

Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
*: If SAE 5W−30 oil is not avail−
able, SAE 10W−30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 5W−30 at
the next oil change.
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Items Clean funnel
Outside temperature

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
 How to read oil container labels
Some oil containers are labeled with ILSAC certification marks that
help you to select the proper oil.
 Engine oil consumption
 The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and
frequent acceleration and deceleration.
 A new engine consumes more oil.
When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu−
rately.
 Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km)
If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp.qt.) every 600 miles
(1000 km), contact your Toyota dealer.