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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 390)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• C
onventional wrench
(for t

erminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 387)
• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
Engine coolant level ( P. 386)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glyc

ol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with

lon
g-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“T

oyota Super Long Li
fe Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant
and 50% de

ionized water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Li
fe Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant
and 45% de

ionized water.
Engine oil level P. 382)
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
•

Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses (P. 415)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 lmp. qt.)
Engine oil selection P. 485
ItemsClean funnel