Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 G
Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System Section: Lubrication
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000017MF00NX
Title: 2UZ-FE LUBRICATION: LUBRICATION SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY

(a) Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloration or thinning.

If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil and filter 2UZ-FE LUBRICATION: OIL AND OIL FILTER: REPLACEMENT (2008 Sequoia) .

2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL

(a) Warm up the engine, and then stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.

(b) Check that the engine oil level is between the low level and full level marks on the dipstick.

If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

NOTICE:

Do not fill engine oil above the full level mark.

3. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE

(a) Remove the oil pressure sender gauge 2UZ-FE LUBRICATION: OIL PRESSURE SWITCH: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) .


(b) Install the oil pressure gauge.

(c) Warm up the engine.

(d) Inspect the oil pressure.

Standard Oil Pressure:

Condition

Specified Condition

Idle

29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.2 psi) or more

3000 rpm

294 to 588 kPa (3.0 to 6.0 kgf/cm2, 43 to 85 psi)

If the pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump 2UZ-FE LUBRICATION: OIL PUMP: INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia) .

(e) Remove the oil pressure gauge.

(f) Install the oil pressure sender gauge 2UZ-FE LUBRICATION: OIL PRESSURE SWITCH: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia) .