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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U (OM33A86U)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
Engine oil
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2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE)
engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
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4
5
Flat dipstick Non-flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive
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2
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