1999 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 203

New L/C100(U) Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE- Chapter 7- 2 Engine and Chassis D Checking the engine oil level D Checking level the engine coolant Checking the engine oil level Low level Full level Add oil O.K. Too full D Checking brake fluid D Checking power steering fluid D Checking tire pressure D Checking and replacing tires D Rotating tires D Installing snow tires and chains D Replacing wheels D Aluminum wheel precautions With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick. 1. To get a true reading, the vehicle should be on a level spot. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine. 2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean with a rag. 3. Standing up on the left side of the vehicle, reinsert the dipstick in the direction so that the "ENGINE OIL" on top should be read correctly and push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be correct. 203