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.
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Check and replace ecu
Notice:
start an inspection of the connector from the backside
of the connector on the wire harness side with
the connector connected to the ecu.
When no measurement condition is specified, perform
the inspection with the engine stopped and also
the ignition switch on.
First check the ec ...
Skid control sensor
Replacement
Hint:
replace the rh side by the same procedure as the lh side.
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Remove rear brake drum sub–assy
3. Disconnect skid control sensor wire
Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector from
the skid control sensor.
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