oil type TOYOTA SOLARA 2001 Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS22Engine 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 oil filter and drain and refill engine oil at specified
intervals. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to
your
Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. A qualified 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.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and
replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body
Re- tighten the seat mounting bolts and front/rear suspension
member retaining bolts to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft
Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide yokes with
lithium- base chassis grease and the double cardan joint with
molybdenum- disulfide lithium- base chassis grease, and re-
torque the bolt. Only a qualified technician should re- torque
the bolt.
Explanation of Maintenance Items

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Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs of the same
type as originally equipped. A qualified technician should per-
form this operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired immediately by a qualified technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steer-
ing wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust
boots for deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace any damaged
parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Timing Belt
Replace every 90,000 miles. A qualified technician should per-
form this operation.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in the
Owner’s Manual. When rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transfer Case Oil
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
Wheel Bearing and Drive Shaft Bearing Grease
Repack the wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease and the
front drive shaft bearings with molybdenum- disulfide lithium-
base chassis grease. A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
Explanation of Maintenance Items
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