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:
Listening to an iPod
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Select “iPod” on the audio source selection screen.
When the iPod connected to the system includes iPod video, the system can only
output the sound by selecting the browse screen.
Connecting an iPod
Audio control scre ...
Circuit description
The speed sensor detects wheel speed and transmits the appropriate
signals to the ecu. These signals are used for control
of the abs control system. Each of the front and rear rotors has
48 serrations.
When the rotors rotate, the magnetic field generated by the permanent
magnet in the spe ...
Smart key system
The following operations
can be performed simply by
carrying the electronic key
on your person, for example
in your pocket. The driver
should always carry the
electronic key.
Locks and unlocks the
doors
Opens the trunk
Starts the engine
■Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Ante ...


