oil type TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2000 Owners Manual

1672000 4Runner (OM35762U)
INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Off- road vehicle precautions168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break- in period169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three- way catalytic converter171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine exhaust cautions173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Facts about engine oil consumption174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Twin ground electrode spark plugs175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage precautions178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Toyota's identification179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft prevention labels180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of tires181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2
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1882000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Winter driving tips
Make sure you have a proper freeze
protection of engine coolant.
Your coolant must contain ethylene- glycol
type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components. Use
TOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equivalent.
See Section 7- 2 for details about coolant
type selection.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
When it is extremely cold, we recommend
to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to
provide protection down to about -50C
(- 58F). Do not use more than 70% solu-
tion for better coolant performance.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 7- 3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge.Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See Section 7- 2 for recommended viscos-
ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota dealerÐ
he will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de- icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer 's directions for how
much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle's paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
Pº (automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the rear wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.
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2612000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Fuel
Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
70 (18.5, 15.4)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
3RZ- FE engine
Intake 0.15Ð0.25 (0.006Ð0.010)
Exhaust 0.25Ð0.35 (0.010Ð0.014)
5VZ- FE engine
Intake 0.13Ð0.23 (0.006Ð0.009)
Exhaust 0.27Ð0.37 (0.011Ð0.014)
Spark plug type:
3RZ- FE engine
Except LEV
*
DENSO K16R- U
NGK BKR5EYA
LEV
*
DENSO K16R- U11
NGK BKR5EYA- 11
5VZ- FE engine
DENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB- 11
*: See ÐExhaust emission labelº on page
173 for details.
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
3RZ- FE engine
Except LEV
*0.8 (0.031)
LEV*1.1 (0.043)
5VZ- FE engine 1.1 (0.043)
*: See ÐExhaust emission labelº on page
173 for details.Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT- 33- 73F (used belt), Ibf:
3RZ- FE engine
Generator belt
11 520
Air conditioning compressor belt
10020
Power steering pump belt
100
+25
-15
5VZ- FE engine
Generator belt
10020
Air conditioning compressor belt
10020
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
-15
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
3RZ- FE engine
With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ- FE engine
With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
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2622000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, Energy- Conservingº or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
3RZ- FE engine
With rear heater 11.0 (11.6, 9.7)
Without rear heater 10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
5VZ- FE engine
With rear heater 9.0 (9.5, 7.9)
Without rear heater 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)Coolant type:
TOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
With ethylene- glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
* at 20
C (68
F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
3RZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four- wheel drive models
2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ- FE engine
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL- 4 or GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W- 90
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two- wheel drive models
Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four- wheel drive models
Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D- II or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
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2632000 4Runner (OM35762U)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With the lever/button type front drive
control
1.2 (1.3, 1.1)
With the lever type front drive control
1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL- 4 or GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W- 90
DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two- wheel drive models
2.75 (2.9, 2.4)
Four- wheel drive models
Front
1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear
With rear differential lock system
2.75 (2.9, 2.4)
Without rear differential lock system
2.45 (2.6, 2.2)Oil type:
Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:
Front
SAE 75W- 90
Rear
Above -18
C (0
F)
SAE 90
Below -18
C (0
F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Propeller shafts:
Spiders
Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2
Slide yoke and double cardan joint
Molybdenum- disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
75 (2.9)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1Ð6 (0.04Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
7Ð9 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III
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62000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
(type A)
(type B)
Driver 's seat belt reminder light*
1
Low oil pressure warning light*
1
Low fuel level warning light*
1
Brake system warning light*
1
Malfunction indicator lamp*
1
Discharge warning light*
1
Anti- lock brake system warning light*
1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light*
1
SRS warning light*
1
Unengaged Parkº warning light*
1
Open door warning light*
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light*
1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive- off indicator light Turn signal indicator lights
Automatic transmission indicator light Front passenger 's seat belt reminder light
*
1
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2332000 4Runner (OM35762U)
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartmentÐthe engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold, power steering
fluid reservoir and spark plug
boots, etc.Ðwill be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
NOTICE

Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.

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.

Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.

Do not pry the outer electrode of a
spark plug against the center elec-
trode.

Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.

Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
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2342000 4Runner (OM35762U)

Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.

Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.

When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
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.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
Engine oil API grade SJ,
Energy- Conservingº or ILSAC
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
TOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
See Section 7- 2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluidTools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tools:
Conventional wrench (for instrument
lower panel nut)
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2382000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Checking the engine oil level
Low level Full level
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Add oil O.K. Too full
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle
should be on a level spot. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean
with a rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstickÐpush it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level on the end.If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
fill between the low level and the full level
on the dipstick is indicated below for ref-
erence.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand- tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
3RZ- FE engine 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
5VZ- FE engine 1.2 (1.3, 1.1)
NOTICE

Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.

Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
Use API grade SJ, Energy- Conservingº
or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W- 30 is the best choice for your
vehicle, for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W- 30 engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the engine
may become difficult to start, so SAE
5W- 30 engine oil is recommended.
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2392000 4Runner (OM35762U)
API service symbol
ILSAC certification mark
Oil identification marks
Either or both API registered marks are
added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
The API Service Symbol is located any-
where on the outside of the container.
The top portion of the label shows the oil
quality by API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) designations such as SJ. The center
portion of the label shows the SAE viscos-
ity grade such as SAE 5W- 30. Energy-
Conservingº shown in the lower portion,
indicates that the oil has fuel- saving ca-
pabilities.
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.Look at the see- through coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold. The cool-
ant level is satisfactory if it is between
the Fº and Lº lines on the reservoir.
If the level is low, add ethylene- glycol
type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components.
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the Lº line, add
coolant. Bring the level up to the Fº line.
Always use ethylene- glycol type coolant
for a proper corrosion protection of alumi-
num components. See information in the
next column.
If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the
radiator, hoses, radiator cap and drain
cock and water pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check
for leaks in the cooling system.
Checking the engine coolant
level
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