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When driving
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NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models), differential, etc.
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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488 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
Remove the sand and dust from around the dipstick.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Make sure that the inlet of the oil level gauge guide and O-ring of the
dipstick are free from sand and dust.
If the O-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
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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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
STEP7
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HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)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 sand and dust from around the oil filler cap.
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 selectionP. 610, 612
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
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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492 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
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562 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after
the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light
Indicates that engine oil
level is lowCheck the level of engine oil
and add more oil if neces-
sary.
(remains on)Engine oil change
reminder light
Except for Russia and
Ukraine
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed
Comes on approximately
30000 km (18000 miles)
after the engine oil has
been changed (and the
oil maintenance date has
been reset)
For Russia and Ukraine
You have forgotten to
reset the oil change sys-
tem
Change the engine oil in
accordance with the
maintenance schedule.Have the engine oil and oil
filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should
be reset. (P. 491)
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610 6-1. Specifications
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Lubrication system (except for Russia and Ukraine)
*: 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
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade: ACEA C2
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter6.9 L (7.3 qt., 6.1 Imp.qt.)
6.6 L (7.0 qt., 5.8 Imp.qt.)
NOTICE
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic converter.
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612 6-1. Specifications
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Lubrication system (for Russia and Ukraine)
*: 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
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade: ACEA B1, API CF-4 or CF
(You may also use API CE or CD.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter6.9 L (7.3 qt., 6.1 Imp.qt.)
6.6 L (7.0 qt., 5.8 Imp.qt.)
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617 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Differential
*1: Made in South Africa*3
*2: Made in Thailand*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. (P. 41)
Oil capacity
Front
Without
A.D.D1.45 L (1.53 qt., 1.28 Imp.qt.)
With A.D.D1.65 L (1.74 qt., 1.45 Imp.qt.)
Rear
With rear
differential
lock system
2.90 L (3.06 qt., 2.55 Imp.qt.)
With LSD3.35 L (3.54 qt., 2.95 Imp.qt.)
Normal2.45 L (2.59 qt., 2.16 Imp.qt.)*1
3.35 L (3.54 qt., 2.95 Imp.qt.)*2
Oil typeWithout LSDHypoid gear oil API GL-5
With LSDHypoid gear oil LSD API GL-5
Oil viscosity
Without
A.D.D.
Above -18C (0F):
SAE90
Below -18C (0F):
SAE 80W or SAE 80W-90
With A.D.D.SAE75W-90