Toyota T100 (1998 year). Instruction - part 12
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Maintenance requirements
Part 6
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed for
Scheduled maintenance
VEHICLE
fewer maintenance requirements with long-
The scheduled maintenance items listed in
er service intervals to save both your time
the
”Owner’s
Manual
MAINTENANCE
and money. However, each regular mainte-
Supplement/Maintenance Schedule” are
nance, as well as day-to-day care, is
AND CARE
those required to be serviced at regular
more important than ever before to ensure
intervals.
smooth, trouble-free, safe, and economical
D Maintenance requirements
For details of your maintenance schedule,
drivings.
read the separate
”Owner’s Manual
D General maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make
Supplement/Maintenance Schedule”.
sure the specified maintenance, including
D Does your vehicle need
It is recommended that any replacement
general maintenance service, is performed.
repairing?
Note that both the new vehicle and emis-
parts used for maintenance or for the
repair of the emission control system
sion control system warranties specify that
be Toyota supplied.
proper maintenance and care must be per-
formed. See Owner’s Guide, Owner’s
The owner may elect to use non-Toyota
Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet
supplied parts for replacement pur-
for complete warranty information.
poses without invalidating the emission
control system warranty. However, use
General maintenance
For
scheduled
maintenance
of replacement parts which are not of
General maintenance items are those day-
information, please refer to the
equivalent quality may impair the effec-
to-day care practices that are important to
tiveness of the emission control sys-
separate
”Owner’s
Manual
your vehicle for proper operation. It is the
tems.
Supplement/Maintenance Schedule”.
owner’s responsibility to insure that the
You may also elect to have mainte-
general maintenance items are performed
nance, replacement, or repair of the
regularly.
emission control devices and system
These checks or inspections can be done
performed by any automotive repair es-
either by yourself or a qualified technician,
tablishment or individual without invali-
or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be
dating this warranty. See Owner’s
pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
Guide, Owner’s Manual Supplement or
Warranty Booklet for complete warranty
information.
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General maintenance
Where to go for service?
If you are a skilled do-it-yourself mechan-
Listed below are the general maintenance
ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-
items that should be performed as fre-
Toyota technicians are well-trained special-
mended. Please be aware that do-it-your-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ists and are kept up to date with the
self maintenance can affect your warranty
ing the items listed, if you notice any
latest service information through technical
coverage. See Owner’s Guide, Owner’s
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
bulletins, service tips, and in-dealership
Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet
should investigate the cause or take your
training programs. They learn to work on
for the details.
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
rather than while they are working on it.
mended that any problem you notice be
You can be confident that your Toyota
brought to the attention of your dealer or
dealer’s service department performs the
the qualified service shop for their advice.
best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle-reliably and eco-
CAUTION
nomically.
Your copy of the repair order is proof that
Make these checks only where ade-
all required maintenance has been per-
quate ventilation can be obtained if
formed for warranty coverage. And if any
you run the engine.
problems should arise with your vehicle
while under warranty, your Toyota dealer
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
will promptly take care of it. Again, be
Items listed below should be performed
sure to keep a copy of the repair order
for any service performed on your Toyota.
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Tire pressure
Many of the maintenance items are easy
Check the pressure with a gauge every
to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
two weeks, or at least once a month. See
cal ability and a few basic automotive
Chapter 7−2 for additional information.
tools. Simple instructions for how to per-
form them are presented in Part 7.
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Tire surface and wheel nuts
Lights
Clutch pedal
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
or excessive wear. See Chapter
7−2 for
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
Brake pedal
additional information. When checking the
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and
Service reminder indicators and warning
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
buzzers
Check the brake booster function.
them if necessary.
Check that all service reminder indicators
Brakes
Tire rotation
and warning buzzers function properly.
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
Rotate the tires every
12000 km
(7500
Steering wheel
not pull to one side when applied.
miles). See Chapter
7−2 for additional in-
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
Parking brake
formation.
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Check that the lever has the proper travel
Fluid leaks
Seats
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
Check that all seat controls such as seat
is held securely with only the parking
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
brake applied.
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
Automatic transmission
”Park” mecha-
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
in any position. Check that the head re-
nism
found and corrected immediately.
straints move up and down smoothly and
On a safe incline, check that your vehicle
Doors and engine hood
that the locks hold securely in any latched
is held securely with the selector lever in
Check that all doors including tailgate op-
position.
For folding−down seatback
”P” position and all brakes released.
erate smoothly and all latches lock se-
(bench seat), check that the latches lock
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
security.
ondary latch secures the hood from
Items listed below should be checked
Seat belts
opening when the primary latch is re-
from time to time, e.g. each time when
Check that the seat belt system such as
leased.
refueling.
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
Washer fluid
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
Items listed below should be checked
damaged.
tank. See Chapter
7−3 for additional in-
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
formation.
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
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Does your vehicle need
repairing?
Engine coolant level
Exhaust system
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
Make sure the coolant level is between
If you notice any change in the sound of
mance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that
the
”FULL” and
”LOW” lines on the see-
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
the cause located and corrected immedi-
tant clues are as follows:
See Chapter 7−2 for additional information
ately.
(See engine exhaust cautions in
D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
when the engine is cold.
Part
2.)
D Appreciable loss of power
Battery electrolyte level
D Strange engine noises
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
D A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
ter dripping from the air conditioning
water when replenishing. See Chapter 7−3
after use is normal.)
for additional information.
D Change in exhaust sound
(This may
Brake fluid level
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
leak. Drive with the windows open and
See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
D Flat-looking tire; excessive tire squeal
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
when cornering; uneven tire wear
on a level spot. See Chapter 7−2 for addi-
D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
tional information.
straight on a level road
Power steering fluid level
D Strange noises related to suspension
Check the level on the dipstick. The level
movement
should be in the
”HOT” or
”COLD” range
D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
depending on the fluid temperature. See
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
Chapter 7−2 for additional information.
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
D Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal
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D Engine continually runs hot; oil pres-
sure gauge stays low
If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
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Part 7
DO-IT-YOURSELF
MAINTENANCE—
Chapter 7−1
Introduction
D Engine compartment overview
D Fuse locations
D Do−it−yourself service
precautions
D Parts and tools
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Engine compartment overview (3RZ−FE engine)
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Fuse block
3. Battery
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Engine oil level dipstick
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid tank
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Engine compartment overview (5VZ−FE engine)
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Fuse block
3. Battery
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Engine oil level dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid tank
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Do-it-yourself service
Fuse locations
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this part.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do-it-yourself maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This part gives instructions only for those
items that are relatively easy for an owner
to perform. As explained in Part
6, there
are still a number of items that must be
done by a qualified technician with special
tools.
For information on tools and parts for do-
it-yourself maintenance, see
”Parts and
tools”.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:
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CAUTION
D Use eye protection whenever you
NOTICE
work on or under your vehicle
z Remember that battery and ignition
D When the engine is running, keep
where you may be exposed to flying
cables carry high currents or volt-
hands, clothing, and tools away
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
ages. Be careful of accidentally
from the moving fan and engine
D Used engine oil contains potentially
causing a short circuit.
drive
belts.
(Removing rings,
harmful contaminants which may
z Add only demineralized or distilled
watches, and ties is advisable.)
cause skin disorders such as in-
water to fill the radiator. And if you
D Right after driving, the engine
flammation or skin cancer, so care
spill some of the coolant, be sure
compartment—the engine, radiator,
should be taken to avoid prolonged
to wash it off with water to prevent
exhaust manifold, power steering
and repeated contact with it. To re-
it from damaging the parts or paint.
fluid reservoir and spark plug
move used engine oil from your
z Do not allow dirt or anything else
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
to fall through the spark plug holes.
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and water.
z Do not pry the outer electrode of a
and spark plugs may also be hot.
D Do not leave used oil within the
spark plug against the center elec-
D If the engine is hot, do not remove
reach of children.
trode.
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
D Dispose of used oil and filter only
z Use only spark plugs of the speci-
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
in a safe and acceptable manner.
fied type. Using other types will
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
cause engine damage, loss of per-
low open flames around fuel or the
ter in household trash, in sewers or
formance or radio noise.
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
z Do not overfill automatic transmis-
a service station for information
D Be extremely cautious when work-
sion fluid, or the transmission
concerning recycling or disposal.
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
could be damaged.
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
z Do not drive with the air cleaner
D Do not get under your vehicle with
filter removed, or excessive engine
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
wear could result. Also backfiring
ways use automotive jack stands or
could cause a fire in the engine
other solid supports.
compartment.
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Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
Tools:
z Be careful not to scratch the glass
need on performing do-it-yourself mainte-
D Rag or paper towel
surface with the wiper frame.
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
z When closing the engine hood,
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
check to see that you have not for-
be metric.
Checking power steering fluid
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
Parts (if level is low):
D Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONRII or III
D Engine oil API grade SH, ”Energy-Con-
serving II” or SJ,
“Energy−Conserving”
Tools:
multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having
D Rag or paper towel
viscosity proper for your climate
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Tools:
Checking battery condition
D Rag or paper towel
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
D Warm water
Checking the engine coolant level
D Baking soda
Parts (if level is low):
D Grease
D Ethylene-glycol antifreeze
D Conventional wrench
(for
terminal
D Demineralized or distilled water
clamp bolts)
Tools:
Checking and replacing fuses
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Checking brake fluid
D Fuse with same amperage rating as
Parts (if level is low):
original
D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
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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 Chapter
7−3.)
Tools:
D Screwdriver
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Checking the engine oil level
Part 7
DO-IT-YOURSELF
CAUTION
MAINTENANCE—
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
Chapter 7−2
If the oil level is below or only slightly
Engine and Chassis
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
D Checking the engine oil level
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
D Checking the engine coolant
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick.
level
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
D Checking brake fluid
fill between the low level and the full level
With the engine at operating tempera-
D Checking power steering fluid
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick is indicated below for ref-
erence.
on the dipstick.
D Checking tire pressure
When the level reaches within the correct
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle
D Checking and replacing tires
range, install the filler cap hand-tight.
should be on a level spot. After turning
D Rotating tires
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
Oil quantity, L
(qt., lmp. qt.):
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
3RZ−FE engine
1.5
(1.6,
1.3)
D Installing snow tires and chains
the engine.
5VZ−FE engine
Two-wheel drive models
D Replacing wheels
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean
1.5
(1.6,
1.3)
with a rag.
D Aluminum wheel precautions
Four-wheel drive models
3. Reinsert the dipstick-push it in as far
1.4
(1.5,
1.2)
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level on the end.
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