2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA checking oil

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Maintenance and care
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.
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) and 5.7L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engines
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.

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Maintenance and care
Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L,
1.3 lmp. qt.)
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing,
or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
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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Alphabetical index
Emergency flashers ................ 602
Emergency flashers switch .... 602
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse ............................ 579
If the engine will not start...... 644
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 646
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 650
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 611
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 611
If the warning message
is displayed ........................ 622
If you have a flat tire ............ 626
If you lose your keys............. 649
If you think something is wrong.............................. 609
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 657
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 658
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................ 603
If your vehicle overheats ...... 654 Engine
Compartment ........................545
Engine switch ........................178
Exhaust gas ..........................174
Hood......................................544
How to start the
engine .................................178
Identification number .............672
If the engine will not start ......644
Ignition switch .......................178
Immobilizer system ...............115
Overheating...........................654
Warning light .........................612
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................677
Checking ...............................550
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................189
Engine immobilizer system.....115
Engine oil Capacity ................................675
Checking ...............................547
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Engine switch ...........................178
Event data recorder ...................38E

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Alphabetical index
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 489
Wattage ................................ 684
Vanity mirrors .......................... 489
Vehicle data recordings............ 37
Vehicle identification number................................... 672
Vehicle stability control .......... 249
VSC ........................................... 249
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 611
Key reminder .................. 53, 617
Open door .................... 613, 616
Seat belt reminder ........ 613, 616
Warning lights
ABS ...................................... 612
Airbag system....................... 612
Anti-lock brake system ......... 612
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 612
Brake assist system ............. 612
Brake system........................ 611
Charging system .... .............. 611
Driver’s seat belt................... 613
Electronic engine control
system................................ 612
Engine oil pressure............... 611
Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer................... 617
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 612
Front passenger’s seat belt ............................. 613 Low brake fluid ......................611
Low engine oil pressure ........611
Low fuel level ................613, 623
Low tire inflation
pressure ..............................613
Malfunction indicator lamp ....612
Master warning light ..............613
Open door .............................613
Power steering warning light .....................................612
Pretensioners ........................612
Seat belt reminder light .........613
SRS airbags ..........................612
Tire pressure warning light ....613
VSC/TRAC ............................612
Warning messages ..................622
Washer Checking ...............................557
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Switch....................................217
Washing and waxing ...............528
Weight Cargo capacity ......................266
Cargo weight rating ...............723
Gross axle weight rating........727
Gross vehicle weight rating ...................................727
Load limits .............................266
Towing capacity ....................669
Trailer Weight Rating ....277, 669
TWR ..............................277, 669
Vehicle capacity weight .........666
Weight ...........666, 669, 723, 727V
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