2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS oil dipstick

4537-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Gasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 466)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 461)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 458)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 456)Battery (P. 463)
Fuse box (P. 496)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 463)
Radiator (P. 463)1
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4547-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Diesel engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 466)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 461)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 458)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 456)
Fuel filter (P. 467)Fuse box (P. 496)
Battery (P. 463)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 463)
Intercooler (P. 463)
Radiator (P. 463)1
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4567-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert
the non-flat dipstick fully with
its protruding areas ( in the
illustration) pointing towards
the engine.
Engine oil
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Gasoline engineDiesel engine
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4577-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick type A
Non-flat dipstick type B
Measuring side
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4587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
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
Engine oil selectionP. 612
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)
Gasoline
engine1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Diesel
engine1.3 L (1.4 qt., 1.1 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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4607-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■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 any authorized Toyota reta iler or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer, 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 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.
■ Engine oil (diesel engine)
 P. 617

6129-1. Specifications
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Gasoline engine
*: 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.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference
*)With filter: 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)

6169-1. Specifications
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How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil contain-
ers to help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SN”
means the oil quality designa-
tion by American Petroleum Ins-
titute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20”
means the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Con-
serving” means that the oil has
fuel-saving and environmental
protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
Diesel engine
*: 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.
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Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
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With filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.6 Imp.qt.)