2011 TOYOTA MATRIX oil dipstick

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 340)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 339)
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 345)
Fuse box (P. 371)Battery (P. 347)
Radiator (P. 344)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 344)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 343)
Washer fluid tank (P. 349)

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2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 343)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 340)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 339)
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 345)Fuse box (P. 371)
Battery (P. 347)
Radiator (P. 344)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 344)
Washer fluid tank (P. 349)

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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 ground. 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.
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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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.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 4 4 7
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)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.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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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.