Toyota 2001 4Runner - Parts and Tools

’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)
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2001 4RUNNER (OM35768U)
z Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
z Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
z When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do−it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
D Engine oil API grade SJ,
“Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
D “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
See Section 7−2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
D Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONrII or III
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
D Warm water
D Baking soda
D Grease
D Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tools:
D Conventional wrench (for instrument
lower panel nut)