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Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plugholes.
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Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
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Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
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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.
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Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
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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):
! Engine oil API grade SJ
“Energy–Conserving”, SL
“Energy–Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
! Rag or paper towel
! Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
! “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
See Section 7–2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
! Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
! Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
! SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
! Rag or paper towel
! Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
! Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
II or III
Tools:
! Rag or paper towel
! Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
! Warm water
! Baking soda
! Grease
! Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
! Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with
same amperage rating as original
ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:
! Water
! Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)