2012 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER oil dipstick

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Engine compartment
1UR-FE engine
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 505)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 509)
Cooling fans
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 506)Fuse box (P. 531)
Washer fluid tank (P. 515)
Battery (P. 5 11 )
Condenser (P. 5 11 )
Radiator (P. 5 11 )

503 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
1VD-FTV engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 509)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 505)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 506)
Intercooler (P. 5 11 )Cooling fans
Fuel filter (P. 637)
Fuse box (P. 531)
Washer fluid tank (P. 515)
Battery (P. 5 11 )
Condenser (P. 5 11 )
Radiator (P. 5 11 )

505 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
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 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.
Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)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. (P. 649)
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. 649
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

508 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
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 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 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.

649 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another
motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
*
Gasoline engine
Diesel engineWith filter
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
Without filter
7.1 L (7.5 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
With filter
9.2 L (9.7 qt., 8.1 Imp.qt.)
Without filter
8.2 L (8.7 qt., 7.2 Imp.qt.)