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Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do−it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
NOTICE
z Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause
compartment.
z Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
a
fire in the engine
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
z Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
z Add only demineralized or distilled
water to fill the radiator. And if you
spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash it off with water to prevent
it from damaging the parts or paint.
D Engine
oil
API
grade
or
multigrade
SH,
SJ,
or
z When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
”Energy−Conserving
”Energy−Conserving”
II”
ILSAC multigrade having viscosity
proper for your climate
z Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
Tools:
z Do not pry the outer electrode of a
spark plug against the center elec-
trode.
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
D Ethylene−glycol antifreeze
D Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
z Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
z Do not reuse platinum−tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
z Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
Parts (if level is low):
D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
brake fluid
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