1997 TOYOTA T100 engine oil

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 engine.
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 correct.
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, checkingthe 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.):
3RZ-FE engine 1.5 (1.6, 1.3) 5VZ-FE engineTwo-wheel drive models 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
Four-wheel drive models 1.4 (1.5, 1.2)

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Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
NOTICEENGINE OIL SELECTION Use API SH, Energy-Conserving IIº mul- tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en-
gine oil. Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your
vehicle, for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W-30 engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the en-
gine may become difficult to start, so
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recom-mended.
Oil identification marks
Either or both API registered marks are
added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
The API Service Symbol is located any-
where on the outside of the container. The top portion of the label shows the oil
quality by API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) designations such as SH. The cen-
ter portion of the label shows the SAE vis-
cosity grade such as SAE 5W-30.
Energy-Conserving IIº shown in the low-
er portion, indicates that the oil has fuel-
saving capabilities. Oils marked Ener-
gy-Conserving IIº will have higher
fuel-saving capabilities than oils marked Energy-Conservingº.

196ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models3RZ-FE engine With filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8) Without filter 4.8 (5.1, 4.2)
5VZ-FE engine With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6) Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Four-wheel drive models With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)Without filter 4.4 (4.7, 3.9)
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.): Two-wheel drive modelsWith manual transmission
3RZ-FE engine8.7 (9.2, 7.7)
5VZ-FE engine 10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
With automatic transmission 3RZ-FE engine
9.0 (9.5, 7.9)
5VZ-FE engine
9.9 (10.5, 8.7)
Four-wheel drive models
With manual transmission10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
With automatic transmission 9.9 (10.5, 8.7)
Coolant type: With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY ÐMaintenance type battery
Specific gravity reading at 20 C (68 F):
1.260 Fully charged
1.160 Half charged
1.060 Discharged ÐNon-maintenance battery Open voltage* at 20
C (68 F):
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 batteryQuick 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.): 3RZ-FE engine
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
5VZ-FE engine
Two-wheel drive models2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four-wheel drive models 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)

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Oil type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four-wheel drive models Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRON [
III (DEXRON [
II)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
1.1 (1.2, 1.0)
Oil type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90
DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.): Two-wheel drive models
2.75 (2.9, 2.4)
Four-wheel drive models Front 1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
Rear 2.95 (3.1, 2.6) Oil type:
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: Front
SAE 75W-90
Rear Above -18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below -18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W-90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION Wheel bearings:
Lithium base wheel bearing grease, NLGI No. 2
Front drive shaft thrust bushings: Synthetic oil and lithium soap basechassis grease, NLGI No. 1
Propeller shafts: Spiders and slide yokes
Lithium base chassis grease,NLGI No. 2
Double cardan joint Molybdenum-disulfide lithium basechassis grease, NLGI No. 2
BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when de- pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50
kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.): Two-wheel drive models
1-ton models 78 (3.1)
1/2-ton models 73 (2.9)
Four-wheel drive models
1-ton models 70 (2.8)
1/2-ton models 73 (2.9)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
3' 6 (0.12 '0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 11'17 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