1996 TOYOTA CELICA brake

Part 7Checking the engine oil level161
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MAINTENANCEÐ
Chapter 7-2
Engine and Chassis

Checking the engine oil level

Checking the engine coolant
level

Checking brake fluid

Checking power steering fluid

Checking tire pressure

Checking and replacing tires

Rotating tires

Installing snow tires and chains

Replacing wheels

Aluminum wheel precautions
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle
should be on a level spot. After turning off
the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil
to drain back into the bottom of the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean
with a rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstick 'push it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be cor-
rect.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level on the end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.!
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level line, add engine oil
of the same type as already in the en-
gine.
Remove the oil filter cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
fill between the low level line and the full
level on the dipstick is indicated below for
reference.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand-tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 7A-FE engine 1.2 (1.3, 1.1)
5S-FE engine 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)

Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
NOTICE
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To check the fluid level, simply look at
the see-through reservoir. The level
should be between the MAXº and
MINº lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem. If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir cover
by hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line.
This brings the fluid to the correct lev-
el when you put the cover back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air, and excess moisture can
cause a dangerous loss of braking.CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.!
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
NOTICE
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmis-
sion fluid DEXRON
[-II or -III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more
in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot
(60 C ' 80 C or 140 F ' 175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid is
cold (about room temperature,
10 C ' 30 C or 50 F ' 85 F) if the en-
gine has not been run for about five hours.
a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser-
voir tank.
b. Remove the filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick
clean.
Checking brake fluid Checking power steering fluid
(with 7A-FE engine)
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CAUTION

Do not drive with the snow tires in-
correctly inflated.

Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.!
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size and
type.
Use SAE Class Sº type radial tire chains
except radial cable chains or V-bar type
chains.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of r oad, so always check them be-
fore installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5 '1.0 km
(1/4 '1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.

Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer's recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.

Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.

Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may
result in damage to the vehicle aswell as the tire.
NOTICE
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion,
the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or they may
cause loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that the wheels are
replaced by ones with the same load
capacity, diameter, rim width, and off-
set.
This m ust be observed on compact spare
tires, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may ad-
versely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/
odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or snow chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Replacing wheels
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Charging rates:Non-maintenance battery 5 A max.
Maintenance type battery Quick charge 15 A max.
Slow charge 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5' 15 (0.2' 0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
7A-FE engine 1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
5S-FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Oil type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W-90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
7A-FE engine Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.): Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7) 5S-FE engine
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.): Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Differential Fluid capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DII or
DEXRON
[-II
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when de-
pressed, mm (in.): 7A-FE engine 75 (3.0)
5S-FE engine 80 (3.1)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 1' 6 (0.04' 0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment: 4-7 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 STEERING
Wheel freeplay:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
[-II or -III
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Fuses (type A)
1 AM2 30 A: Starting system
2 HAZARD 10A: Emergency flashers
3 HORN 7.5 A: Horns
4 Radio NO.1 20 A: Car audio system
5 ECU-B 15 A: Anti-lock brake system,
cruise control system
6 DOME 10 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, luggage compartment light, trunk
light, door courtesy lights, clock
7 HEAD (LH) 15 A: Left-hand headlight
8 HEAD (RH) 15 A: Right-hand head-
light9 SPARE: Spare fuse
10 SPARE: Spare fuse
11 SPARE: Spare fuse
12 ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system
13 SRS WRN 7.5 A: SRS airbag warning
light
14 EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15 HEAD (LH) LO 15 A: Left-hand head-
light (low beam)
16 HEAD (RH) LO 15 A: Right-hand
headlight (low beam)
17 HEAD-HI (RH) 15 A: Right-hand
headlight (high beam)
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18 HEAD-HI (LH) 15 A: Left-hand
headlight (high beam)
19 DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
20 ECU-IG 15 A: Electronically con-
trolled automatic transmission system,
anti-lock brake system
21 SEAT-HTR 20 A: No circuit
22 PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel lights
23 STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system,
cruise control system cancel device, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system, anti-lock brake system 24 FOG 20 A: Front fog lights
25 CIG & RAD 15 A: Cigarette lighter,
dig-
ital clock display, car audio system
26 IGN 7.5 A: Charging system, dis-
charge warning light, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system, SRS airbag system
27 WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wiper and washer
28 MIR-HTR 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
29 TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
30 TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
front side marker lights, rear side marker
lights, license plate lights
31 HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear window defogger
32 GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
power door lock system
33 ST 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
34 A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
35 OBD II 7.5A: On-board diagnosis sys-
tem Fuses (type B)
36 RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
37 CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
38 AM1 40 A:
Electronic ignition system/
distributor ignition system
39 DOOR 30 A: Power door lock system,
convertible top control system
40 DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger
41 POWER 30 A: Power windows, elec-
tric moon roof
Fuses (type C)
42 HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
43 ALT 100 A: ALT-Sº, TAILº, DOORº,
DEFº and POWERº fuses
44 MAIN 60 A: Starting system, head-
lights, AM2º, HAZARDº, HORNº,
DOMEº and RADIOº fuses
45 ABS 50 A: Anti-lock brake system
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