Toyota AVALON 1999 - Parts and Tools

’99 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U
201
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 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” 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 Chapter 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)