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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 F).
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze
or plain water alone.
NOTICE
Type A
Type B
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Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane
Number 91 (Octane rating 87) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 45 (11.9, 9.9) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.)
Intake 0.15 '0.25 (0.006 '0.010)
Exhaust 0.31 '0.41 (0.012 '0.016)
Spark plug type:
NIPPONDENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf:
100 + 20
ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): With filter 2.8 (3.0, 2.5)
Without filter 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
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.):
Automatic TransmissionVehicles sold in Puerto Rico
4.8 (5.1, 4.2)
Vehicles sold outside Puerto Rico
5.3 (5.6, 4.7)
Manual transmission 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Coolant type:
With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.)
Fuel Service specifications
