2005 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 344

05 02.25 Checking the engine oil level Low level Full level With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick. 1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should be on level ground. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine. 2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under the end and wipe it clean. If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level, add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine. Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time, checking the dipstick. We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil. The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and full on the dipstick is indicated as follows: 2TR- FE engine 1.3 L (1.4 qt., 1.1 Imp.qt.) 1GR- FE engine 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.) For the engine oil capacity, see "Service specifications" on page 383 in Section 8. When the level reaches within the correct range, install the filler cap hand- tight. LS72005 Add oil O.K. Too full 2TR- FE engine 3. Reinsert the dipstick-push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be correct. 4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level while holding a rag under the end. Low level Full level CAUTION Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust manifold. LS72004 Add oil O.K. Too full NOTICE z Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components. z Avoid overfilling, or could be damaged. NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components. the engine z Check the oil level on the dipstick once again after adding the oil. 1GR- FE engine 344 2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U)