Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection








2AZ-FXE LUBRICATION: LUBRICATION SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(a) Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
(b) Check that the engine oil level is between the L and F marks of the oil dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the F mark.
NOTICE: Do not add engine oil above the F mark.

2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
(a) Check the oil for deterioration, water intrusion, discoloration or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
(a) Set the vehicle to inspection mode Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
(b) Warm up and stop the engine.
(c) Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.





(d) Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.





(e) Install the oil pressure gauge.
(f) Warm up the engine.
(g) Measure the oil pressure.
Standard oil pressure:





If the oil pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump Testing and Inspection.





(h) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive:
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent
(i) Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.
Torque: 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11ft-lbf)
NOTICE: Do not start the engine within 1 hour of installation.

(j) Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
(k) Check for engine oil leaks.