On-Vehicle Inspection

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CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Warm up and stop the engine, then wait for 5 minutes.
2. Check that the engine oil level is between the low level and full level marks on the level gauge.
  If low, check for leaks and add oil up to the full level mark.
  
  NOTE: Do not add engine oil to above the full level mark.
CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
1. Check the oil for deterioration, water, discoloring or thinning.
  If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

INSPECT OIL PRESSURE

Remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch
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Install the oil pressure gauge.
Warm up the engine.

Check the oil pressure.

Oil Pressure

OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

At Idle	At 3000 rpm
29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm² , 4.3 psi) or more	170 to 300 kPa (1.7 to 3.1 kgf/cm² , 24 to 44 psi)

If the oil pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump (See DISASSEMBLY ).
Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent
Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.
Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf)

NOTE: Do not start the engine for at least 1 hour after installation.
Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
Check for engine oil leaks.
Install the air cleaner cap sub-assembly (See INSTALLATION ).

Fig 3: Applying Adhesive On Threads Of Oil Pressure Switch
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