’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
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2003 AVALON (OM41401U)
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 “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See Section 7−2 for details about en-
gine oil selection.
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
D “Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” or
equivalent
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