Toyota Avalon 2000 - Checking Brake Fluid; Checking the Engine Coolant Level; Checking the Engine Oil Level; Parts and Tools

’00 AVALON U (L/O9908)
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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 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):
 Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
 Water
 Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools:
 Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
 Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in “Re-
placing light bulbs” in Section 7- 3.)
Tools:
 Screwdriver