TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 2000 Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS20
The following descriptions are provided to give you a better
understanding of the maintenance items that should be per-
formed on your vehicle. The Scheduled Maintenance Log
indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be
performed. Please note that many maintenance items should be
performed only by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can per-
form yourself, see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and
“Do- It-Yourself Maintenance” sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
or Manual Transmission Oil
Inspect each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any
leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for loose-
ness and damage. Check all dust covers for deterioration and
damage. A qualified technician should perform these inspections.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration and evidence of leaking. Replace any deteri-
orated or damaged parts immediately. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Explanation of Maintenance Items

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS21 Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning,
fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. Check the pads for
excessive wear and the discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid
leakage. A qualified technician should perform these inspections.
Charcoal Canister (CA, MA and NY vehicles)
Check for internal damage and clogging. If necessary, clean
with compressed air or replace. A qualified technician should
perform these operations.
Differential Oil
Inspect 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 wear and oiliness. Check the belt ten-
sion and adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deteriora-
tion and damage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary,
repack the grease. Selected models also require periodic inspec-
tion of the drive shaft bolt for proper torque. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
Engine Air Filter
Check for damage, excessive wear and oiliness. 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
Change the oil filter and replace the engine oil with API SJ,
Energy- Conserving II multigrade or ILSAC multigrade oil.
For recommended viscosity, refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
Explanation of Maintenance Items

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS22Engine Valves
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.
Spark Plugs
Install new plugs of the same type as originally equipped. A
qualified technician should perform this operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired immediately by a qualified technician.
Explanation of Maintenance Items

Steering Wheel, 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.
Transfer Case Oil
Inspect each component 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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Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS24
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
Mileage: _____________________
10,000 Miles or 8 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)D a t e : _ _______________________
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATIONDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance Intervals
* Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18–19 for details.To determine the appropriate
maintenance interval for your vehicle,
see page 17.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars &Sienna
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS25
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon)
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Exhaust pipes and mountings
__
Brake lines and hoses__
Steering gear box
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
__
Drive shaft boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: *
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry,
Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil1
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Date: __________________
Mileage: _______________15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 MonthsDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
1Applies to Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS26
20,000 Miles or 16 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
Mileage: _____________________
25,000 Miles or 20 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)D a t e : _ _______________________
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
22,500 Miles or 18 Months
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATIONDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance Intervals
* Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18–19 for details.To determine the appropriate
maintenance interval for your vehicle,
see page 17.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
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30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter ❑ Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant ❑ Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon)
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Drive shaft boots
__
Brake lines and hoses__
Exhaust pipes and mountings
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Fuel tank cap gasket
__
Differential oil__
Steering gear box
__
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__
Transmission fluid or oil
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: *
❑ Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry,
Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Replace differential oil1
❑Replace manual transmission oil
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 ❑ Replace non-platinum spark plugs (Echo)1
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon) ❑ Rotate tires
1Applies to all models with manual transmission and Avalon, Camry,
Camry Solara, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Date: __________________
Mileage: _______________DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION

Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
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35,000 Miles or 28 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
Mileage: _____________________
40,000 Miles or 32 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)D a t e : _ _______________________
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
37,500 Miles or 30 Months
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATIONDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance Intervals
* Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18–19 for details.To determine the appropriate
maintenance interval for your vehicle,
see page 17.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars &Sienna
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45,000 Miles or 36 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon)
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Exhaust pipes and mountings
__
Brake lines and hoses__
Steering gear box
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
__
Drive shaft boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: *
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry,
Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil1
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
45,000 Miles or 36 MonthsDate: __________________
Mileage: _______________DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
1Applies to Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.