2012 TOYOTA COROLLA Engine oil

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 360)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 357)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 356)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 361)Fuse box ( P. 389)
Battery ( P. 364)
Radiator ( P. 361)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 361)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 366)

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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 ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 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
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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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.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 468
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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■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.
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

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Maintenance and care
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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: P195/65R15 tires
*3: P205/55R16 and P215/45R17 tires
*4: 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine only
Vehicle identification■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primar y identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
Overall length 179.0 in. (4546 mm)
Overall width69.4 in. (1762 mm)
Overall height*157.7 in. (1465 mm)
Wheelbase102.4 in. (2600 mm)
Tread
Front60.2 in. (1529 mm)*2
59.7 in. (1517 mm)*3
Rear60.4 in. (1534 mm)*2
59.9 in. (1522 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) 825 lb. (370 kg)
Trailer weight rating*4
(trailer weight + cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)

468 6-1. Specifications
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Fuel
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Model 2AZ-FE engine
Type 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.48  3.78 in. (88.5  96.0 mm)
Displacement 144.1 cu.in. (2362 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Valve clearance (engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust 0.007 
0.011 in. (0.19 0.29 mm)
0.015  0.019 in. (0.38  0.48 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference*) With filter
Without filter 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp. qt.) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
3.8 qt. (3.6 L, 3.2 Imp. qt.)