2018 TOYOTA COROLLA iM oil dipstick

2386-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (→P. 249)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 242)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 240)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 239) Brake fluid reservoir
(→ P. 244)
Battery (→ P. 246)
Fuse box ( →P. 269)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( →P. 244)
Radiator ( →P. 244)1
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2396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
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.
Holding a rag under the end,
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.
Engine oil
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2406-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
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.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, c hecking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection →P. 327
Oil quantity
(Low → Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
■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, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
WARNING
■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 your Toyota dealer, 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.

3268-1. Specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
*: 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
Model 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
Type4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.17 × 3.48 in. (80.5 × 88.3 mm)
Displacement 109.7 cu. in. (1798 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance (engine
cold)Automatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.0 gal. (53 L, 11.7 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
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reference
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With filter
Without filter 4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.)