Toyota RAV4 (RHD) - MMC, Owner'S Manual

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500 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
With the engine at operating tem-
perature and turned off, check the
oil level on the dipstick.
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Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the
engine, wait more than 5 min-
utes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 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.
6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
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Checking the oil type and pre-
paring the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before
adding oil.

Engine oil selection

P.600
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Oil quantity (Low

Full)
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
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Items
Clean funnel
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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 that already in the
engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
Checking and adding the
engine oil A
B
C