2015 TOYOTA SEQUOIA checking oil

490 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. 604
ItemsClean funnel

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Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 605
Checking .............................. 494
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 166
Engine immobilizer system .... 104
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 604
Checking .............................. 490
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine switch .......................... 156
Event data recorder .................. 25
FFV ................................... 100, 611
Flex-fuel ........................... 100, 611
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 100, 611
Floor mat .................................. 454
Fluid Brake .................................... 496
Washer ................................. 502
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 535
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 610
Four-wheel drive system ........ 248
Front air conditioning
system ................................... 302
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 123
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 559
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 48
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 535
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 610 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............535
Wattage .................................610
Fuel Capacity ................................603
Fuel gauge ............................166
Fuel pump shut off system ....556
Gas station information .........664
Information ............................611
Refueling ...............................100
Type ......................................603
Fuel filler door ..........................100
Fuel pump shut off system .....556
Fuses.........................................523
Garage door opener.................461
Gas station information...........664
Gauges ......................................166
Glove box..................................409
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................378
Hazard lights Switch....................................548
Head restraints Adjusting ................................65
Headlight cleaner .....................199
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............535
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................610
Heaters Seat heaters ..................445, 448
Side mirror.............................315
Height control Electronically modulated air
suspension..........................242
Hood ..........................................488
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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