2015 TOYOTA HILUX oil dipstick

3806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compar tment
XGasoline engine
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 387)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 383)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 384) Fuse box (
→P. 409)
Battery ( →P. 390)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 394)
Condenser ( →P. 389)
Radiator ( →P. 389)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Maintenance and care
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XDiesel engine (left-hand drive vehicles)
Battery (if equipped) (→ P. 390)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 387)
Intercooler ( →P. 389)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 384)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 383) Fuel filter (
→P. 396, 485)
Fuse box ( →P. 409)
Battery ( →P. 390)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 394)
Condenser ( →P. 389)
Radiator ( →P. 389)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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3826-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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XDiesel engine (right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 387)
Intercooler ( →P. 389)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 384)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 383)
Fuel filter ( →P. 396, 485) Battery (if equipped)
(→ P. 390)
Fuse box ( →P. 409)
Battery ( →P. 390)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 394)
Condenser ( →P. 389)
Radiator ( →P. 389)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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Maintenance and care
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark 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.
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.
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.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
7
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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 that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
*: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate.
(→ P. 494)
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 selection→P. 500
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)
Gasoline engine 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine
XFor Russia, Ukraine and
KUN25L-PRMDH models
*
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
XExcept for Russia, Ukraine and
KUN25L-PRMDH models
*
1.4 L (1.5 qt., 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
1
2
3
4
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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 deal er 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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4988-1. Specifications
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XGasoline engine
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe 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. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or SN
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures,
the engine may become difficult
to start, so SAE 0W-20, 5W-20
or 5W-30 engine oil is recom-
mended.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  Reference
*)
With filter
Without filter5.6 L (5.9 qt., 4.9 Imp.qt.)
5.3 L (5.6 qt., 4.7 Imp.qt.)
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change
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5008-1. Specifications
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XDiesel engine (except for Russia, Ukraine and KUN25L-PRMDH
models
*1)
*1: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate. (→ P. 494)
*2: 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
*2)
With filter
Without filter 6.9 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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