Probably has a lot to do with the condition of the pan gasket and other parts that might have gone kaput in the last 10 years.
I believe 1995 - 1999 tercel's have the same 1.5 Ltr engine, with the same oil pan as well as the same size oil filter....3 litres in Canada is all it takes - I had the oil changed at a place out of town where the mechanic thought the 1.5 ltr engine in the tercel required 4 litres. I checked the oil when I was at my sisters home (2 Kilo's), and it was over the full line - so you need to be careful, as some people do make honest mistakes!
Mike from Canada
how do you take the wires from the alternator on a 1997 Toyota Tercel
4 litres or one gallon
2 hours max....
A '93 Tercel will take very close to four quarts of oil. Now I am not 100% sure but i think that the tranny will hold close to four quarts of gear oil.
to install a water pump on a Toyota tercel 1.5.
If you have to add you must have a leak. It's best to have the leak fixed first. Take the vehicle to a professional.
toyotanation.com is a good place to ask!
Buy a new one and you will see what all you have to take loose.
1.5 liters, so around 1.6 US quarts.
You need a 8MM one.
Inbetween the seats(top and bottom) you have to hold them apart you'll see some bolts you have to take out.
4 quarter of oil