2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA oil level

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .....................471
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 471
Hood ................................... 475
Engine compartment ........... 476
Tires .................................... 494
Tire inflation pressure ......... 501
Wheels ................................ 505
Air conditioning filter............ 507
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 510
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 512
Light bulbs........................... 522
5-1. Essential information ....... 534 Emergency flashers ............ 534
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 535
If you think something is wrong ................................ 541
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 542
Event data recorder ............ 543
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ........................545
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 545
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 554 If you have a flat tire ........... 558
If the engine will not start.... 575
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P .............. 577
If you lose your keys........... 580
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 581
If your vehicle overheats .... 585
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 588
6-1. Specifications ................... 590 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 590
Fuel information.................. 618
Tire information .................. 622
6-2. Customization................... 633 Customizable features........ 633
Items to initialize ................. 636
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 638
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 639
Camper information ............ 641
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
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2-5. Driving information
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.
■ Pre-winter 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 accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove 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
ItemsCheck points
Battery Maintenance-free. ( P. 489)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 486)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 484)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 479)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid At the correct level? ( P. 488)
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
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P. 486)
Washer fluid At the correct level? ( P. 492)
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 qualified 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.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 489)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 486)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
Engine coolant level ( P. 484)• “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.
Engine oil level P. 479) • Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 512)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compar tment
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 492)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 479)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 484)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 480)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 486)
Fuse box ( P. 512)
Battery ( P. 489)
Radiator ( P. 486)
Condenser ( P. 486)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 488)

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Maintenance and care
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (
P. 492)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 479)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 484)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 480)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 486)
Fuse box ( P. 512)
Battery ( P. 489)
Radiator ( P. 486)
Condenser ( P. 486)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 488)

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5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 492)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 479)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 484)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 481)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 486)
Fuse box ( P. 512)
Battery ( P. 489)
Radiator ( P. 486)
Condenser ( P. 486)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 488)

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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.
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) and 4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engines
Low
Full