2012 TOYOTA HILUX oil dipstick

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Engine compartment
Left-hand drive vehicles
Battery (if equipped)
(P. 489)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 486)
Intercooler (P. 488)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 483)Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 482)
Fuel filter (P. 495, 587)
Fuse box (P. 509)
Battery (P. 489)
Washer fluid tank (P. 493)
Condenser (P. 488)
Radiator (P. 488)

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Maintenance and care
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Right-hand drive vehicles
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 486)
Intercooler (P. 488)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 483)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 482)
Fuel filter (P. 495, 587)Battery (if equipped)
(P. 489)
Fuse box (P. 509)
Battery (P. 489)
Washer fluid tank (P. 493)
Condenser (P. 488)
Radiator (P. 488)

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
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 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, 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.
Low
Full
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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
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 oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 602, 604
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)For Russia and Ukraine
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Except for Russia and Ukraine
1.4 L (1.5 qt., 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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STEP2
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CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and 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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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, or 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.