2012 TOYOTA HILUX oil temperature

482 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
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603 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-30 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in
cold weather.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 30 in 0W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change.
Preferred

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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W-30 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in
cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the
engine may become difficult to
start, so SAE 5W-30 engine oil is
recommended.
The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change.
Preferred

624 Alphabetical index
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 540
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 576
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 577
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 579
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 549
If the warning light
turns on............................... 549
If you have a flat tire ............. 557
If you lose your keys ............. 578
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 587
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 547
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 588
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 541
If your vehicle overheats ....... 584Engine
Compartment ........................ 480
Engine switch........................ 162
Hood ..................................... 478
How to start the
engine................................. 162
Identification number ............ 599
If the engine will not start ...... 576
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 587
If your vehicle
has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 590
Ignition switch ....................... 162
Overheating .......................... 584
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 606
Checking ............................... 486
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 234
Engine coolant temperature
gauge...................................... 176
Engine immobilizer system .... 103
Engine oil
Capacity ........................ 602, 604
Checking ............................... 482
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 234
Engine switch .......................... 162
Engine switch light .................. 433E

627 Alphabetical index
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Microphone .............................. 383
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 87
Side mirror heater ................. 264
Side mirrors............................. 89
Vanity mirrors ........................ 445
MP3 disc ........................... 279, 333
Multi-information
display .................................... 185
Odometer .................................. 176
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 482
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 97
Hood ..................................... 478
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 89
Outside temperature
display .................................... 187
Overhead console.................... 442
Overheating, Engine ................ 584
Parking brake ........................... 174
Personal lights
Personal lights ...................... 433
Switch ................................... 434
Wattage................................. 614
Power heater ............................ 263
Power outlet ............................. 449
Power windows .......................... 92Quarter windows ....................... 95
Radiator .................................... 488
Radio................................. 268, 327
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 216
Rear fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 535
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 614
Rear seat
Removing the rear seat
cushions ............................... 73
Tumbling the bottom
cushion ................................. 74
Rear step bumper ...................... 66
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 535
Wattage ................................ 614
Rear view monitor system ...... 206
Rear window defogger ............ 264
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 509
Key battery............................ 506
Light bulbs ............................ 525
Tires ...................................... 557
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 506
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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Valet key ..................................... 44
Vanity mirrors .......................... 445
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 598
Vehicle stability control .......... 220
VSC ........................................... 220
Warning buzzers
Key reminder......................... 555
Seat belt reminder................. 553
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 551
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 551
Brake system ........................ 549
Charging system ................... 550
Diesel particulate filter........... 552
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 550
Engine oil change
reminder ............................. 554
Fuel filter ............................... 552
Low engine oil level............... 554
Low engine oil pressure ........ 550
Low fuel level ........................ 553
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 550
Open door ............................. 553
Seat belt reminder light ......... 553
SRS airbags .......................... 551
Timing belt replacement........ 551Washer
Checking ............................... 493
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 234
Switch ................................... 199
Washing and waxing ............... 462
Weight....................................... 595
Wheels ...................................... 502
Window glasses ........................ 92
Window lock switch .................. 93
Windows
Power windows ....................... 92
Rear window defogger .......... 264
Washer ................................. 199
Windshield wipers ................... 199
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking................... 46
Replacing the battery ............ 506
Wireless remote control key ... 46
WMA disc ......................... 279, 333V
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635 What to do if...
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Warning lights
P. 5 4 9P. 551
P. 5 5 0P. 552
P. 5 5 0P. 552
P. 5 5 0P. 553
P. 5 5 1P. 553
P. 5 5 1P. 553
P. 5 5 1P. 554
P. 5 5 1P. 554
P. 5 5 1P. 554
P. 5 5 1P. 554
P. 551
Brake system warning
lightTiming belt replacement
warning light
Charging system
warning lightFuel system warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightDPF system warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
SRS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
VSC OFF indicator lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Slip indicator lightUnengaged “Park”
warning light
Cruise control indicator
lightLow engine oil level
warning light
Engine oil change
reminder light
Four-wheel drive
indicator light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light