2012 TOYOTA COROLLA oil level

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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.

Vehicle specifications6
463
6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 464
Fuel information ............... 476
Tire information ................ 479
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 491
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .............. 495

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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)

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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.)

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Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 432
Total load capacity .................. 180
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 201, 202
Emergency towing ................ 414
Trailer towing ................ 185, 200
TRAC ........................................ 173
Traction control ....................... 173
Trip information....................... 156
Trip meter................................. 149
Trunk Opener ................................... 47
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 475
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 399
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 475
Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity mirrors .......................... 321
Vehicle identification number................................... 464
Vehicle stability control .......... 173
VSC ........................................... 173 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................420
Downshifting..........................143
Seat belt reminder .................422
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........421
Brake assist system ..............421
Brake system ........................420
Charging system .... ...............420
Electric power steering system ................................421
Engine oil maintenance ......... 422
Engine oil pressure ...............420
Low fuel level ........................422
Low tire pressure warning light .....................................422
Malfunction indicator lamp ....421
Open door .............................422
Pretensioners ........................421
Seat belt reminder light .........422
Smart key system... ...............430
SRS airbags ..........................421
Tire pressure warning light ....422
Washer fluid ..........................422
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 422
or
P. 4 2 0P. 422
P. 4 2 0P. 421
P. 4 2 0P. 421
P. 421
or
P. 4 2 1P. 422
P. 4 2 1P. 422
P. 422
or
P. 4 2 1P. 422
P. 4 2 2P. 430
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightSlip indicator
light
Malfunction indicator
lampCruise control indicator
light
*
Open door warning light
SRS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Maintenance required
reminder lightSmart key system warn-
ing light