’04 Corolla_U (L/O 0306)
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do−it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
D Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone; use vehicle support stands.
D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
D Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
Tools:
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
D Rag or paper towel
D When raising the vehicle, do not
place any objects on top of or un-
derneath the jack.
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
D “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See page 224 in Section 7−2 for de-
NOTICE
tails about engine oil selection.
D Automatic
transmission
fluid
Tools:
DEXRONrII or III
Make sure to place the jack correctly,
or your vehicle may be damaged.
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
D “Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” or
D Warm water
equivalent
D Baking soda
See page 226 in Section 7−2 for de-
tails about coolant type selection.
D Grease
D Conventional
wrench
(for
terminal
D Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
D Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
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2004 COROLLA from Oct. ’03 Prod. (OM12859U)
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