2019 TOYOTA GT86 oil level

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 395
If a warning message is displayed........................... 407
If you have a flat tire............ 424
If the engine will not start .... 435
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 438
If you lose your keys ........... 439
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 440
If the battery is discharged ........................ 444
If your vehicle overheats ..... 449
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 452
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 454 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 458
Fuel information.................. 470
Tire information .................. 474
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 487
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 492
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 493
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 496
Abbreviation list ........................ 520
Alphabetical index .................... 521
What to do if... .......................... 529
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 339)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 337)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 335)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 332)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
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P. 337)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 343)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be p er-
formed at the intervals specifie d in the “Owner's Warranty Info rma-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recomme nded that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qua lified
service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 339)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Brake fluid level ( P. 337)• FMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3
brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 335)• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” or similar high-quality
ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid
technology.
“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level ( P. 332)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
Battery( P. 3 3 9 )
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 3 3 2 )
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 3 3 7 )
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 3 3 3 )Washer fluid tank
( P. 3 4 3 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 3 3 7 )
Radiator ( P. 3 3 7 )
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 3 3 5 )
Fuse box ( P. 3 6 7 )

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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 groun d. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for the oil to
drain back into the b ottom 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.
When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and u se the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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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 be fore
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by tu rning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil
selection P. 462
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Maintenance and care
Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” a nd “LOW”
lines on the reservoir w hen the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
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.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishi ng
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer pressure test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling system.

Vehicle specifications6
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 458
Fuel information ............... 470
Tire information ................ 474
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 487