1998 TOYOTA T100 engine oil

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CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold, power steering
fluid reservoir and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
Add only demineralized or distilled
water to fill the radiator. And if you
spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash it off with water to prevent
it from damaging the parts or paint.
Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
Do not pry the outer electrode of a
spark plug against the center elec-
trode.
Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.

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Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do-it-yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
Engine oil API grade SH, ”Energy-Con-
serving II” or SJ, “Energy −Conserving”
multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having
viscosity proper for your climate
Tools: Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low): Ethylene-glycol antifreeze
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools: Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low): SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low): Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
II or III
Tools: Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary): Fuse with same amperage rating as
original

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Part 7
DO-IT-YOURSELF
MAINTENANCE—
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
Checking the engine oil level
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, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler 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 and the full level
on the dipstick is indicated below for ref-
erence.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand-tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):3RZ −FE engine 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
5VZ −FE engine
Two-wheel drive models 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
Four-wheel drive models 1.4 (1.5, 1.2)

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NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
Use API SH, ”Energy-Conserving II” or
SJ, ”Energy −Conserving” multigrade engine
oil or ILSAC multigrade engine 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 engine
may become difficult to start, so SAE
5W-30 engine oil is recommended.
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 SJ. The center
portion of the label shows the SAE viscos-
ity grade such as SAE 5W-30. ”Energy-
Conserving” shown in the lower portion,
indicates that the oil has fuel-saving capa-
bilities.

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models 3RZ −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 grade SH, ”Energy-Conserving II”
or SJ, ”Energy-Conserving” multigrade
engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine
oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Two-wheel drive models
With manual transmission 3RZ −FE engine
8.7 (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 transmission
10.0 (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
Open voltage
at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 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 TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 3RZ −FE engine
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
5VZ −FE engine
Two-wheel drive models
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four-wheel drive models 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)

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Oil type:
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., Imp. qt.): 1.1 (1.2, 1.0)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL −4 or GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90
DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. 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 base
chassis grease, NLGI No.1
Propeller shafts: Spiders and slide yokes Lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
Double cardan joint Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
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