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:
Floor shift cable transmission control select
Replacement
Hint: components:
1. Remove air conditioner unit assy
Hint:
refer to the instructions for removal of the air conditioner unit assy.
2. Separate air bag sensor assy center
remove the 3 bolts, separate the airbag sensor assy center.
3. Remove exhaust pipe assy
4. Remo ...
Overhaul
Notice: when installing, coat the parts indicated by the arrow with
power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
1. Precaution
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal
3. Inspect center front wheel
4. Remove horn button assy
5. Remove steering wheel assy
sst 09950–50013 ...
Seat belt warning lamp for driver’s seat does not
operate
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
1 Check combination meter assy
Ground terminal c9–12 on the combination meter side.
check that the warning lightlights up.
Ok: warning light lights up.
2 Inspect front seat inner belt assy lh
Disconnect the front seat inner belt ...