2011 TOYOTA CAMRY checking oil

374 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oilWith 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 more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

376 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 4 9 1
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

542 Alphabetical index
EngineCompartment ........................ 371
Engine switch ................ 133, 137
Hood...................................... 368
How to start the
engine ......................... 133, 137
Identification number ............. 488
If the engine will not start ...... 469
Ignition switch................ 133, 137
Overheating........................... 479
Engine compartment cover..... 373
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 494
Checking ............................... 379
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 183
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 150
Engine immobilizer system.......82
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 491
Checking ............................... 374
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 183
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 377
Engine switch light .................. 318
Event data recorder ................. 434 Floor mat .................................. 340
Fluid
Brake..................................... 381
Power steering fluid .............. 382
Washer.................................. 386
Fog lights Switch ................................... 167
Wattage................................. 500
Front fog lights Switch ................................... 167
Wattage................................. 500
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 102
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 439
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 53
Front side marker lights Wattage................................. 500
Front turn signal lights
Wattage................................. 500
Fuel Capacity ................................ 490
Fuel gauge ............................ 150
Fuel pump shut off system .... 433
Gas station information ......... 552
Information ............................ 501
Refueling ................................. 79
Type ...................................... 490
Fuel door .................................... 79
Fuel filler door ............................ 79
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 433
Fuses ........................................ 410F

548 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 436
Downshifting.......................... 142
Open door ............................. 439
Seat belt reminder ................. 439
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 437
Brake assist system .............. 437
Brake system ........................ 436
Charging system .... ............... 437
Engine oil maintenance ......... 439
Engine oil pressure ............... 437
Low fuel level ........................ 439
Low tire pressure warning
light ..................................... 439
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 437
Master warning light .............. 439
Open door ............................. 439
Pretensioners ........................ 437
Seat belt reminder light ......... 439
Smart key system... ............... 442
SRS airbags .......................... 437
Washer fluid .......................... 439
Warning messages Engine coolant temperature ........................ 449
Engine oil maintenance ......... 451
Engine oil pressure ............... 449
Hood...................................... 451
Moon roof .............................. 451
Open door ............................. 451
Parking brake ........................ 451
Smart key system... ............... 454
Steering lock ......................... 450
Trunk ..................................... 451
Washer fluid .......................... 451 Washer
Checking ............................... 386
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 183
Switch ................................... 168
Washing and waxing ............... 354
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 179
Load limits ............................. 182
Weight ................................... 488
Wheels ...................................... 401
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 214
Washer.................................. 168
Windshield wipers ................... 168
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 406
Wireless remote control .......... 40
WMA disc.................................. 236W