2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA checking oil

494 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom 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.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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, 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 selection P. 608
ItemsClean funnel

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Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 609
Checking .............................. 498
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 277
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 168
Engine immobilizer system .... 105
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 608
Checking .............................. 494
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 277
Engine switch .......................... 158
Event data recorder .................. 25
FFV ................................... 100, 615
Flex-fuel ........................... 100, 615
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 100, 615
Floor mat .................................. 457
Fluid Brake .................................... 500
Washer ................................. 506
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 193
Wattage ................................ 614
Four-wheel drive system ........ 250
Front air conditioning
system ................................... 304
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 125
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 563
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 48
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 614 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............539
Wattage .................................614
Fuel Capacity ................................607
Fuel gauge ............................168
Fuel pump shut off system ....560
Gas station information .........668
Information ............................615
Refueling ...............................100
Type ......................................607
Fuel filler door ..........................100
Fuel pump shut off system .....560
Fuses.........................................527
Garage door opener.................464
Gas station information...........668
Gauges ......................................168
Glove box..................................411
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................380
Hazard lights Switch....................................552
Head restraints Adjusting ................................66
Headlight cleaner .....................201
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............539
Switch....................................187
Wattage .................................614
Heaters Seat heaters ..................447, 450
Side mirror.............................317
Height control Electronically modulated air
suspension..........................244
Hood ..........................................492
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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