2014 TOYOTA GT86 checking oil

305 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
FT86_EE
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 five 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.
When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

306 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
FT86_EE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.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
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
selectionP. 426
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

444 Alphabetical index
FT86_EE
Engine
Compartment ........................ 304
Engine switch ................ 171, 180
Hood ..................................... 300
How to start the
engine ......................... 171, 180
Identification number............. 423
If the engine will not start ...... 400
Ignition switch ............... 171, 180
Overheating .......................... 414
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 429
Checking ............................... 308
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 196
Engine immobilizer system ...... 88
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 426
Checking ............................... 305
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 236
Engine switch................... 171, 180
Engine switch light .................. 261
EPS............................................ 228
Event data recorder ................... 22
Floor mat .................................. 277
Fluid
Washer.................................. 315
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 338
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage................................. 434
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 338
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage................................. 434Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 371
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 338
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 434
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 61
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 338
Switch ................................... 193
Wattage ................................ 434
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 425
Fuel gauge ............................ 196
Fuel pump shut off system.... 367
Gas station information ......... 452
Information ............................ 435
Refueling................................. 84
Fuel door .................................... 84
Fuel filler door............................ 84
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 367
Fuses ........................................ 330
Gauges ..................................... 196
Glove box ................................. 264
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FT86_EE
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering.......... 369
Seat belt reminder................. 371
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 369
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 371
Anti-lock brake system .......... 369
Brake assist system .............. 369
Brake system ........................ 368
Charging system ................... 368
Cruise control
indicator light ...................... 369
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 369
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 369
Engine oil pressure ............... 368
Low fuel level ........................ 371
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 369
Open door ............................. 371
Pretensioners ........................ 369
Seat belt reminder light ......... 371
Slip indicator light .................. 369
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 369, 373
SRS airbags .......................... 369
Washer
Checking ............................... 315
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 236
Switch ................................... 220Washing and waxing ............... 284
Wheels ...................................... 322
Window glasses ........................ 81
Window lock switch .................. 81
Windows
Power windows ....................... 81
Rear window defogger .......... 258
Washer ................................. 220
Windshield wipers ................... 220
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking................... 49
Replacing the battery ............ 326
Wireless remote control key ... 49W