2018 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER oil dipstick

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir(→ P. 466)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 460)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 463)
Cooling fans ( →P. 464)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 461) Brake fluid reservoir
(→ P. 464)
Fuse box ( →P. 489)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 470)
Battery (→ P. 467)
Condenser ( →P. 464)
Radiator ( →P. 464)1
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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Maintenance and care
■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, c hecking the dipstick.
Install the oil 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. 562
Oil quantity (Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following pro-
cedures:
Press or of the meter control switches, select .
Press or of the meter control switches, select “Oil Maintenance”
and then press .
Select the “Yes” and press .
A message is displayed on the multi-information display.
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 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 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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8-1. Specifications
*: 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
Model5.7L V8 (3UR-FE)
Ty p e8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70 × 4.02 in. (94.0 × 102.0 mm)
Displacement345.6 cu.in. (5663 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)24.5 gal. (93 L, 20.4 Imp.gal)
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — refer-
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With filter
Without filter7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
7.5 qt. (7.1 L, 6.2 Imp.qt.)