Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Lubrication / Lubrication system
Toyota Corolla (E120): Lubrication system
On–vehicle inspection
1. Check engine oil level
- after warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stops, oil level should be between the ”l” and ”f” marks on the oil level gage.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the ”f” mark.
Notice
: do not fill with engine oil above the ”f” mark.
2. Check engine oil quality

- Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade: use api grade sl ”energy–conserving”, or ilsac multigrade engine oil.
Sae 5w–30 is the best choice for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather.
If sae 5w–30 is not available, sae 10w–30 may be used.
However, it should be replaced with sae 5w–30 at the next oil replacement.
3. Inspect oil pressure
- disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.

- Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.

- Install the oil pressure gauge.
- warm up the engine.
- inspect the oil pressure.
Oil pressure:


- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive:
part no. 08833–00080, Three bond 1344, loctite 242 or equivalent - using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure
switch.
Torque: 15 nvm (153 Kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)
- connect the oil pressure switch connector.
- check for the engine oil leaks.
Other materials:
Problem symptoms table
The suspected circuits or parts for each problem symptom are shown in the
table below. Use this table to
troubleshoot the problem when a normal code is displayed in the diagnostic
trouble code chart but the problem
is still occurring. Numbers in the table indicate the order in which the
circ ...
Changing the engine switch positions
1 “LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (Vehicles with an automatic
transmission or continuously variable transmission: The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.) 2 “ACC”
Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
3 “ON ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspections
before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
Engine c ...


