12-26 Simple inspection and service
CAUTION
If the oil level is above the round hole on the oil
level gauge, change the engine oil immediately.
Because this is a sign of deteriorated engine oil
performance, continued use of the same oil will
cause engine failure and could even cause
uncontrolled revving of the engine.
5. After the check, insert the oil level gauge into
position and secure it properly.
1.3 Adding oil
1. On Crew-cab models, the engine access open-
ing is located under the assistant driver’s seat.
Clean the area around oil filler cap to prevent
dust and dirt from entering the engine.
2. Remove the oil filler cap and add oil as neces-
sary.
3. Make sure that the oil level is correct. If the oil
level is checked immediately after adding, the
reading may be lower than the actual level
because all added oil may have not yet reached
the oil pan. Wait for at least 10 minutes after
adding oil. If you add too much oil, remove oil
through the drain plug on the oil pan to achieve
the correct level.
4. Install the oil filler cap.
CAUTION
• The added oil should be of the same grade
and viscosity as the oil originally placed in
the engine.
• Take care not to add more than the specified
quantity of oil. The engine can be severely
damaged if the correct engine oil level is not
maintained.
WARNING
Take care not to spill engine oil as engine oil
on the exhaust manifold or other hot sec-
tions of engine could catch fire. Wipe clean
the oil if spilt.
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