engine coolant TOYOTA 86 2022 User Guide

3056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Fuse boxes (P.331)
Battery ( P.309)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.305)
Clutch fluid reservoir ( P.308)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.305)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.308)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 3 1 1 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P.308)
Radiator ( P.308)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.307)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
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3076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
may need to be refilled in between
oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for
example directly after purchasing
the vehicle or after replacing the
engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inap-
propriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine
speeds or with a heavy load, or
when driving while accelerating or
decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for
a long time, or wh en driving fre-
quently through heavy traffic
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
■Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. ( P.374)
■Coolant selection
Only use “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50
Pre-mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” or a similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains poten-
tially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin disorders
such as inflammation and skin
cancer, so care should be taken
to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove
used engine oil from your skin,
wash thoroughly with soap and
water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters
only in a safe an d acceptable
manner. Do not dispose of used
oil and filters in household trash,
in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service
station or auto parts store for
information concerning recy-
cling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil
within the rea ch of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine
damage
Check the oil level on a regular
basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil
on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dip-
stick every time you refill the
vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap
is properly tightened.
Checking the coolant
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3086-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed
Super Long Life Coolant BLUE” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
perature: -31°F [-35°C])
Canada:
“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed
Super Long Life Coolant BLUE” is a
mixture of 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
perature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about coolant, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within
a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses,
engine coolant reservoir caps, drain
cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your
Toyota dealer test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling sys-
tem.
Check the radiator and con-
denser and clear away any for-
eign objects.
If any of the above parts are
extremely dirty or you are not
sure of their condition, have
your vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid and clutch fluid
level should be between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines on the
tank.
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant
reservoir cap. ( P.376)
The cooling system may be under
pressure and may spray hot cool-
ant if the cap is removed, causing
serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor
straight antifreeze. The correct
mixture of water and antifreeze
must be used to provide proper
lubrication, corrosion protection
and cooling. Be sure to read the
antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging parts or
paint.
Checking the radiator and
condenser
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or con-
denser as they may be hot and
cause serious injuries, such as
burns.
Checking and adding the
brake fluid and clutch
fluid

3467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear
 Engine coolant temperature
gauge continually points
higher than normal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when
cornering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Pinging or other noises
related to the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one
side when driving on a level
road
 Loss of brake effectiveness,
spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
If you think something
is wrong
If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

3487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction
in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low;
 The vacuum press ure system is malfunctioning; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on whe n the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is ful ly
released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.374)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

3577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained
below may differ from the actual
messages according to operation
conditions and vehicle specifica-
tions.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not
be heard due to being in a noisy
location or audio sound.
■If “Check Owner’s Manual” is
displayed
●If the following messages are
shown, following the instructions,
accordingly.
• “High Coolant Temperature” ( P.374)
• “Transmission Oil Temperature” ( P.149)
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, it may indicate a mal-
function. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
• “EyeSight OFF”
• “Headlights Disabled”
• “ABS”
• “Steering System”
• “Vehicle Stability Control”
• “Transmission”
• “Low Tire Pressure”
• “RAB Disabled”
• “BSD/RCTA Disabled”
• “Keyless Access System Dis- abled”
• “Auto Headlight Leveler Disabled”
• “SRH Disabled”
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, it may indicate a mal-
function. Immediately stop the
vehicle and contact your Toyota
dealer.
• “Brake System”
• “Check Engine”
• “SRS Airbag System”
If a war ning message
is displayed
The multi-information dis-
play shows warnings of sys-
tem malfunctions,
incorrectly performed oper-
ations, and messages that
indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is
shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate
to the message.
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
Follow the instru ctions of the
message on the multi-information
display.
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3747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and turn off the air con-
ditioning system, and then
stop the engine.
2 If you see steam: Carefully lift
the hood after the steam sub-
sides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3 After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
WARNING
●In the event that battery fluid
comes into contact with the skin
or eyes, immediately wash the
affected area with water and
seek medical attention. Place a
wet sponge or cloth over the
affected area until medical
attention can be received.
●Always wash your hands after
handling the battery support,
terminals, and other bat-
tery-related parts.
●Do not allow child ren near the
battery.
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehi-
cle as the three-way catalytic con-
verter may overheat and become
a fire hazard.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables
do not become tangled in the
cooling fans or any of the belts
when connecting or disconnecting
them.
■When closing the doors
While pushing the door glass
towards the inside of the vehicle,
slowly close the door.
Because the side window
open/close function linked to door
operation will no t operate, the
window may inte rfere with the
vehicle body, possibly scratching
both the vehicle body and win-
dow, or even shattering the win-
d o w.
If your vehicle over-
heats
The following may indicate
that your vehicle is over-
heating.
 The engine coolant tem-
perature gauge ( P.88) is
in the red zone or a loss of
engine power is experi-
enced. (For example, the
vehicle speed does not
increase.)
 “High Coolant Temperature
Check Owner's Manual” is
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
 Steam comes out from
under the hood.
Correction procedures

3757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
Radiators
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
4 The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the
“FULL” and “LOW” lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap
5 Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail- able.
6
Start the engine and turn the
air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cool-
ing fans operate and to check
for coolant leaks from the
radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air con-
ditioning system is turned on imme-
diately after a cold start. Confirm
that the fans are operating by
checking the fan sound and air flow.
If it is difficult to check these, turn
the air conditioning system on and
off repeatedly. (The fans may not
operate in freezing temperatures.)
7If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately
and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at
the nearest Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
■When inspecting under the
hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in seri-
ous injury such as burns.

3767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the engine. Set the
parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P (automatic
transmission) or N (manual
transmission).
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the rear
wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the rear
wheels to help provide trac-
tion.
4 Restart the engine.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
(automatic transmission) or 1
or R (manual transmission)
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press the switch to turn off
TRAC.
WARNING
●If steam is seen coming from
under the hood, do not open the
hood until the steam has sub-
sided. The engine compart-
ment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (espe-
cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
away from the fans and belts.
Failure to do so m ay cause the
hands or clothing to be caught,
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reser-
voir caps while the engine and
radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or
coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the
engine has cooled down suffi-
ciently. Adding cool coolant to a
hot engine too quickly can cause
damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the
cooling system
Observe the following precau-
tions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant
with foreign matter (such as
sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

3838-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark is
added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you
should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
8.1 qt. (7.7 L, 6.8 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
7.8 qt. (7.4 L, 6.5 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either o f the following.
 “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed Super
Long Life Coolant BLUE”
 Similar high-quality et hylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non -amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use pla in water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
Make
GapDENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark pl ugs. Do not adjust gap when tun ing
engine.