On-Vehicle Inspection

1. Warm up the engine, stop it and wait 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the dipstick's low level mark and full level mark.

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

   NOTE: Do not fill above the full level mark.

1. Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring or thinning.

   If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
2. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pressure Switch

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1. Install the oil pressure gauge with adapter.

Fig 2: Installing Oil Pressure Gauge With Adapter

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If the oil pressure is not as specified, check the oil pump (See INSPECTION ).

1. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.

   Adhesive: 

   Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent 

   Fig 3: Applying Adhesive To Oil Pressure Switch Threads

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3. 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 within 1 hour after installation.
   Fig 4: Installing Oil Pressure Switch

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4. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.