2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA oil temperature

952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure
Outside temperature display
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperat ure indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Vo l t m e t e r
Displays the charge state
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Odometer/Trip meter switching and trip meter resetting button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and holding
the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is bei ng displayed.
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992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 5 8 5 )
■ Vo l t m e t e r
When the voltmeter indicates 19 V or higher or 9 V or lower whi le the engine
is running, there may be a battery or charging system malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■ Engine oil pressure gauge
When the value of the engine oil pressure gauge drops while the engine is
running, stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and check the amount
of engine oil. ( P. 486)
When the oil pressure drops even though the engine oil amount h as not
decreased, or if the oil pressure does not increase when engine oil is
added, contact your Toyota dealer, as there may be a problem wi th the lubri-
cation system.

4867-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 dra in
back into the bottom of the engine.
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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Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.2
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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge cont inually points lower than normal
● Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning message is dis -
played
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine misses, stumbli ng or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

6029-1. Specifications
*: 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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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is us ed in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill - reference
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With filter
Without filter 8.5 qt. (8.0 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

6039-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for ea sier starting
of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated a t high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark
is added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you
should use.

664Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 482
General maintenance ........... 478
Maintenance data ................. 592
Maintenance requirements ... 476
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 477
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 547
Manual headlight leveling dial .......................................... 208
Map holder ............................... 438
Master warning light........ 548, 555
Meter Indicators ................................ 92
Instrument panel light control................................... 97
Meters ..................................... 95
Multi-information display ....... 100
Warning lights ......................... 91
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 139
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ......... 414, 421
Outside rear view mirrors...... 142
Vanity mirrors........................ 450
Moon roof ................................. 154 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 155
Jam protection function......... 154
Operation .............................. 154
MP3 disc ................................... 342 Multi-information display........ 100
Customizing vehicle features .............................. 624
Drive information .................. 101
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 252
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 244
Settings................................. 104
Trip information..................... 100
Warning message................. 555
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ............................. 95, 97
Off-road precaution s ............... 316
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 602
Differential oil ........................ 605
Transfer oil............................ 606
Opener Hood ..................................... 484
Outer foot lights
Location ................................ 429
Replacing light bulbs ............ 534
Wattage ................................ 609
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 142 Adjusting and folding ............ 142
Blind spot monitor ................. 286
Mirror position memory ......... 128
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 414, 421
Outside temperature display...................................... 95
Overhead console ................... 441
Overheating ............................. 585
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