2002 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 254

'02 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0108) Checking the engine oil level Low level Full level 2AZ−FE engine 1MZ−FE engine Add oil O.K. Too full NOTICE To avoid drops of the engine oil falling when you pull out the engine oil dipstick, make sure to hold a rag under the dipstick. NOTICE z Be careful not to drop the engine oil on the vehicle components. z Avoid overfilling, or could be damaged. the engine CAUTION Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust manifold. 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. The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for reference. When the level reaches within the correct range, install the filler cap hand−tight. Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.): 2AZ−FE engine 1.0 (1.1, 0.9) 1MZ−FE engine 1.5 (1.6, 1.3) z Check the oil level on the dipstick once again after adding the oil. 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. 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 on the end. 254 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48429U)