2009 TOYOTA MATRIX oil dipstick

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 291)
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 290)
Brake fluid reservoir
(→P. 297)
Fuse box (→P. 323)Battery (→P. 298)
Radiator (→P. 296)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (→P. 296)
Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 295)
Washer fluid tank (→P. 301)

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4
Maintenance and care
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 295)
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 291)
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 290)
Brake fluid reservoir
(→P. 297)Fuse box (→P. 323)
Battery (→P. 298)
Radiator (→P. 296)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (→P. 296)
Washer fluid tank (→P. 301)

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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 ground. 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.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6

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4
Maintenance and care
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Low
Full
■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.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2

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Install 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:
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
■Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
■How to read oil container labels
Some oil containers are labeled with ILSAC certification marks that
help you to select the proper oil.
STEP3
Outside temperature

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NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.