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The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan- 
dardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is displayed on the front
of the container. 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.
To prevent burning yourself, do not remove the radiator cap when the 
engine is hot.
CAUTION! Coolant type selection 
Your coolant must contain ethylene-gly- col antifreeze.  In addition to preventingfreezing 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 provideprotection to about -35  C (-31  C).
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze
or plain water alone.
NOTICE
Checking the engine coolant level  
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)