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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011MATRIX AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSENGINE OILSERVICE AND REPAIRREPLACEMENT
2011 Toyota Matrix AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Replacement
2011 Toyota Matrix AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Replacement
2AZ-FE LUBRICATION: OIL AND OIL FILTER: REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
* Prolonged and repeated contact with engine oil will cause remove of natural oils from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer.
* Precautions should be taken when replacing engine oil to minimize the risk of your skin making contact with used engine oil. Wear protective clothing and gloves. Wash your skin thoroughly with soap and water, or use a waterless hand cleaner to remove any used engine oil. Do not use gasoline, thinners or solvents.
* For environmental protection, used oil and used oil filters must be disposed of at designated disposal sites.
1. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
(a) Remove the oil filler cap.
(b) Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a container.
(c) Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.
Torque : 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
2. REMOVE OIL FILTER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, remove the oil filter.
SST : 09228-06501
3. INSTALL OIL FILTER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Clean the oil filter installation surface.
(b) Apply engine oil to the oil filter gasket.
(c) Lightly screw the oil filter into the engine until the oil filter no longer turns.
(d) Using SST, tighten the oil filter.
SST : 09228-06501
(1) Depending on the work space available, choose from the following:
1. If enough space is available, use a torque wrench to tighten the oil filter.
Torque : 18 Nm (179 kgf-cm, 13 ft-lbf)
2. If enough space is not available to use a torque wrench, tighten the oil filter a 3/4 turn by hand or use a common wrench.
4. ADD ENGINE OIL
(a) Add new engine oil and install the oil filler cap.
Engine Oil
Capacity
5. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.