engine coolant TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2002 N210 / 4.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support11
Do-It-Yourself Products
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General Maintenance Information21
Explanation of Maintenance Items
Differential Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired
by a qualified technician immediately.
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wearand oiliness. Check the belt tension and
adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps forcracks, deterioration and damage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease.
Selected models also require periodic inspection of the drive shaft bolt for proper
torque. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check for damage,
excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type
coolant. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals.
For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
Aqualified technician should perform this operation.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration
and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel Tank Band and
Fuel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3 Applies to all models with manual transmission and Avalon, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (ECHO)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Replace differential oil3
❑Replace manual transmission oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log27
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3 Inspect at 60,000 miles or 72 months, whichever comes first. Required only for vehicles in California, Massachusetts and New York.4 Initial inspection at 60,000 miles. Inspect every 15,000 miles thereafter.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (Camry Solara with 1MZ-FE engine, ECHO, Sienna)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Charcoal canister (Sienna)
3
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts4
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine valve clearance
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid
❑Replace differential oil
❑Replace manual transmission oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log31
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
1Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3Applies to all models with manual transmission and Avalon, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑ Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑ Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑ Replace spark plugs (ECHO)2
❑ Replace timing belt (Avalon, Camry with 1MZ-FE, Camry Solara with 1MZ-FE, Sienna)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Replace differential oil3
❑Replace manual transmission oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log35
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3 Inspect at 120,000 miles or 144 months, whichever comes first. Required only for vehicles in California, Massachusetts and New York.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
120,000 Miles or 96 Months
120,000 Miles or 96 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (all models)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Charcoal canister (Sienna)
3
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine valve clearance
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid
❑Replace differential oil
❑Replace manual transmission oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log39
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 20,000 miles/16 months.3 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.4 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser)3
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner)4
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect the following:__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander and RAV4)
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace front differential oil (2WD RAV4 w/ manual transmission; all 4WD except
RAV4 w/ automatic transmission and Highlander)
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
Scheduled Maintenance Log43
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Limited-slip differential oil (4WD Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
3
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD models)

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.3 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.4 Initial inspection at 60,000 miles. Inspect every 15,000 miles thereafter.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4)2
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner)3
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect the following:__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
4
__ Drive shaft boots(Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4;4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine valve clearance
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander, RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace front differential oil
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
❑Replace transmission fluid or oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log47
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD models)

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
1Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.3Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser)2
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner)3
❑Replace timing belt (except RAV4, Highlander with 2AZ-FE and Tacoma with
2RZ-FE or 3RZ-FE)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect the following:__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander, RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace front differential oil (2WD RAV4 w/ manual transmission; all 4WD except
RAV4 w/ automatic transmission and Highlander)
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
Scheduled Maintenance Log51
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Limited-slip differential oil (4WD
Highlander,
4WD RAV4)2
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD models)

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 110,000 miles/88 months.3 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.4 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
120,000 Miles or 96 Months
120,000 Miles or 96 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4)3
❑Replace spark plugs (all models)4
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine valve clearance
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander, RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace front differential oil
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transmission fluid or oil
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
Scheduled Maintenance Log55
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Rear differential oil (all models except 2WD
Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD models)