Toyota 2002 Avalon - Checking the engine coolant level

’02 AVALON U (L/O 0107)
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2002 MY AVALON_U (OM22493U)
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
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
D Water
D Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools:
D Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
D Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in “Re-
placing light bulbs” in Section 7−3.)
Tools:
D Screwdriver
Parts and tools