For oil change, Alldata says: 3

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1997 TOYOTA RAV4
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For oil change, Alldata says: 3.9 quarts with filter, or 3.7 quarts without filter. I did some work: replaced the oil pump, and the oil pan gasket, thus eliminating the pesky oil leak I used to have. After I put back the oil pan, I filled with 3.9 quarts of oil. At a 1040 miles later, I checked the oil level and it was low. I should mentioned that I didn't check the oil level at the time of the oil change ( I didn't think I needed since I put in 3.9 quarts). Now I discover the oil level is low. I didn't get "the oil indication light" on the dash. Shouldn't the the oil indicator turn on in my situation? Do you think I didn't put enough oil when I changed the oil? Or do you think there is a problem that requires attention? Help please.

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ASEMASTER6371

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How low?

Did you check for any leaks?

Roy

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Sunday, February 10th, 2013 AT 4:51 PM

RAV4X4

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It looked like it was below the "low mark", because I didn't see any oil on the stick until I added about 3/4 of a quart. I was surprised because The "oil indicator light" has never turned on. As for leaks, it hasn't leaked since I fixed oil pump and replaced oil pan gasket. I can only hope it's something minor, after all the fixing I did and the money I spent. It would have cost me even more, was it not for the fact that I could do the fixing.