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:
Selecting shift ranges in
the D position
To drive using temporary shift
range selection, operate the "-"
or "+" paddle shift switch.
When the "-" paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range
switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is suitable
to driving conditions. When
the "+" paddle shift switch is
operated, the s ...
Roof drip side finish moulding center lh
Replacement
Hint:
use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse
order. However, only installation
procedures requiring additional information are included.
1. Remove roof drip side finish moulding center lh
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Moon roof
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.
■ Opening and closing
1 Opens the moon roof* The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position
to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the moon roof.
2 Closes the moon roof*
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