check engine TOYOTA TUNDRA 2001 Owner's Guide

'01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008)
2592001 TUNDRA (OM 34416U)
NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-tenance.
When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negativeterminal (ª±º mark) first and rein-stall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short cir-cuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into thebattery when washing it.
ÐChecking battery fluid
Ty p e A
Green Dark Clear or
light yellow
Ty p e B Blue White Red
CHECKING BY HYDROMETER
Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color.
Hydrometer color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e BCondition
GreenBlueGood
DarkWhite
Charging necessary.
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Clear orLight
Yellow
Red
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION

Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.

Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure allaccessories are turned off.
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'01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008)
2742001 TUNDRA (OM 34416U)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
5VZ±FE engineWith filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
2UZ±FE engine With filter 6.2 (6.5, 5.5)
Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
Oil grade: API grade SJ, ªEnergy±Conservingº or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): With manual transmission 10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
With automatic transmission 5VZ±FE engine 9.9 (10.5, 8.7)
2UZ±FE engine 11.6 (12.3, 10.2)
Coolant type: ªTOYOTA 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 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Two±wheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four±wheel drive models
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 ref ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.): Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D±II or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
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