2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 207

04 09.01 Checking the engine oil level CAUTION Low level Full level NOTICE z Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components. z Avoid overfilling, or could be damaged. the engine Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust manifold. SB72010 Add oil O.K. Too full NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components. 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 below for reference. When the level reaches within the correct range, install the filler cap hand−tight. Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.): 1.3 (1.4, 1.1) z Check the oil level on the dipstick once again after adding the oil. ENGINE OIL SELECTION "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: API grade SL "Energy −Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. 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. 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. 208 2005 MR2 from Aug. '04Prod. (OM17527U)