2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA oil dipstick

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 557)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 547)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 550)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 548)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 552)
Fuse box ( P. 579)
Battery ( P. 555)
Radiator ( P. 552)
Condenser ( P. 552)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 554)

546 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) and 5.7L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engines
Washer fluid tank (P. 557)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 547)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 550)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 548)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 552)
Fuse box ( P. 579)
Battery ( P. 555)
Radiator ( P. 552)
Condenser ( P. 552)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 554)

547
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.

548 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) and 5.7L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engines If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Engine oil selection P. 676
ItemsClean funnel

549
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold. Reservoir cap
FULL
LOW
If the level is on or below the
LOW line, add coolant up to the
FULL line.
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, 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.

612 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Vehicles without tachometer
*2: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designedto indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
*1Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*2.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• The emission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Fuel
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.
Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Engine Gasoline engine Flex-fuel engine
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyUnleaded gasoline, E85,
or a blend of the two fuels
Octane rating
(Unleaded gasoline) 87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
Ethanol percentage
(E85) 
85% or less
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 lmp.gal.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill - reference
*)
With filter
Without filter 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp.qt.)
4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) and 5.7L V8
(3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engines
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
5.9 qt. (5.6 L, 4.9 Imp.qt.)
4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) and 5.7L V8
(3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engines
7.5 qt. (7.1 L, 6.2 Imp.qt.)