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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

■ Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near

the low level mark, add engine

oil of the same type as that

already in the engine.

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed

before adding oil.

Engine oil selection

→P. 342

Oil quantity

(Low → Full)

1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)

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Items

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Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.

Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.

Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.

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■Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following

situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be

refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.

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●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or

after replacing the engine

●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used

●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving

while accelerating or decelerating frequently

●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently

through heavy traffic

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WARNING

■Used engine oil

●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may

cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care

should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used

engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do

not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the

ground.

Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information

concerning recycling or disposal.

●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

■If engine oil is spilled

If oil is spilled on the alternator, wipe off the oil immediately. Oil spilled on

the alternator will cause a fire.

NOTICE

■To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

■When replacing the engine oil

●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.

●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.

●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.

●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

Engine coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”

lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.

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Reservoir cap

2

“FULL” line

3

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the

“LOW” line, add coolant up to the

“FULL” line. (→P. 331)

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■Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene

glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with

long-life hybrid organic acid technology.

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-

ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35°C [-31°F])

For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.

■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir cap, drain cock

and water pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for

leaks in the cooling system.

WARNING

■When the engine is hot

Do not remove the radiator cap.

The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the

cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

■When replacing the coolant

To avoid coolant spilling on the alternator, do not remove the upper radiator

hose from engine side (remove from the radiator side). Coolant spilled on

the alternator will cause corrosion of the coil and a fire.

NOTICE

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■When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of

water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion

protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.

■If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.

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Radiator and condenser

Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.

If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of

their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-

ous injuries, such as burns.

Brake fluid

■ Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be

between the “MAX” and “MIN”

lines on the tank.

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■ Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.

Fluid type

Item

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid

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