1996 TOYOTA COROLLA engine coolant

Part 7Checking the engine oil level
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DO-IT-YOURSELF
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.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 line 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.):
4A-FE engine 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
7A-FE engine 1.2 (1.3, 1.1)
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
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157 Look at the see-through coolant res-
ervoir when the engine is cold. The
coolant level is satisfactory if it is be-
tween the FULLº and LOWº lines on
the reservoir. If the level is low, add
ethylene-glycol type coolant.
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the LOWº line, add
coolant. Bring the level up to the FULLº
line.
Use only ethylene-glycol type coolant.
See information in the next column.
If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the ra-
diator, hoses, radiator cap and drain cock
and water pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION!
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.Coolant type selection
Your coolant must contain ethylene-gly-
col antifreeze. In addition to preventing
freezing and subsequent damage to the
engine, this will also prevent corrosion.
Further supplemental inhibitors or addi-
tives are neither needed nor recom-
mended.
Read the antifreeze container for informa-
tion on freeze protection. Follow the
manufacturer 's directions for how much
to mix with water. The total capacity of the
cooling system is given in Part 8. We rec-
ommend 50% solution be used for your
Toyota, or a sufficient quantity to provide
protection to about -35C (-31F).
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze
or plain water alone.
NOTICE
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.
Checking brake fluid Checking the engine coolant
level
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183 Oil grade:
API SH, Energy-Conserving IIº multi-
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
4A-FE engine
NIPPONDENSO RADIATOR
Manual transmission 5.3 (5.6, 4.7)
Automatic transmission 5.9 (6.2, 5.2)
HARRISON RADIATOR
Manual transmission 6.0 (6.3, 5.3)
Automatic transmission 5.9 (6.2, 5.2)
7A-FE engine
NIPPONDENSO RADIATOR
Manual transmission 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Automatic transmission 6.2 (6.6, 5.5)
HARRISON RADIATOR
Manual transmission 6.2 (6.6, 5.5)
Automatic transmission 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)Coolant type:
With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not
use alcohol type.)
BATTERY
ÐMaintenance type battery
Specific gravity reading at 205C (685F):
1.260 Fully charged
1.160 Half charged
1.060 Discharged
ÐNon-maintenance battery
Open voltage* at 205C (685F):
12.7 V Fully charged
12.3 V Half charged
11.9 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights turned
off
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 3MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
Oil type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W-90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
(4-speed type)
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DII or
DEXRON[III (DEXRON[II)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSON
(3-speed type)
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D II or
DEXRON
[III (DEXRON[II)
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