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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30J17E_(GE)
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition
(P. 465)
•Warm water •Baking soda •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine/intercooler
coolant level
(P. 463)
•“
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(P. 458)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 493) • Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(P. 498)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver • Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(P. 465)
Tire inflation
pressure (P. 484)
• Tire pressure gauge • Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 469)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)