1999 TOYOTA CAMRY CNG oil type

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TONE AND BALANCE
For details about your system’s tone and
balance controls, see the description of
your own system.
Tone
How good an audio program sounds to
you is largely determined by the mix of
the treble and bass levels. In fact, differ-
ent kinds of music and vocal programs
usually sound better with different mixes
of treble and bass.
Balance
A good balance of the left and right stereo
channels and of the front and rear sound
levels is also important.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to
a stereo recording or broadcast, changing
the right/left balance will increase the vol-
ume of one group of sounds while de-
creasing the volume of another.YOUR RADIO ANTENNA
NOTICE
Attaching the film (especially conduc-
tive or metallic type) on the rear
glass will noticeably reduce the sensi-
tivity of the radio.
YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
When you insert a cassette, the exposed
tape should be to the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the player and
do not insert anything other than cas-
sette tapes into the slot, or the tape
player may be damaged.

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Part 2
INFORMATION
BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR TOYOTA
Break−in period
Fuel
Fuel system
Operation in foreign countries
Three−way catalytic converter
Engine exhaust cautions
Facts about engine oil
consumption
Twin ground electrode
platinum−tipped spark plugs
Brake system
Brake pad wear limit indicators
Luggage stowage precautions
Your Toyota’s identification
Theft prevention labels
Suspension and chassis
Types of tires
Break−in period
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
Run the engine at moderate speed be-
tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.
Avoid full−throttle starts.
Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles).
Fuel
Fuel used for your vehicle is compressed
natural gas (CNG). The main ingredient of
the natural gas is flammable, colorless
methane, which generates lower emissions
compared with a gasoline−engine vehicle.
The natural gas you use for refueling
must meet NFPA−52 and SAE−J1616 stan-
dards.
If you smell natural gas or hear the sound
of leaking fuel while refueling, stop refuel-
ing immediately. If you smell or hear fuel
leaking other than when refueling, shut off
the fuel system. (See “If you suspect the
fuel is leaking” in Part 4.)
CAUTION
Natural gas is flammable and explo-
sive. Take due care to keep away
from fire and sparks at all times.
If you suspect the fuel is leaking
while refueling, stop refueling im-
mediately. If leaking fuel is ignited,
an explosion or fire could occur,
causing death or serious injury.

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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 autho-
rized Toyota CNG dealer or a ser-
vice station for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
Be careful not to touch the fuel
pipe unintentionally. If an excessive
force is applied on the pipe, gas
may leak from its connections.
Add only demineralized or distilled
water to fill the radiator. And if you
spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash off with water to prevent it
from damaging the parts or paint.
Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plugholes.
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 reuse platinum−tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
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.
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 SJ,
“Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multi-
grade 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):
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
See Chapter 7−2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)

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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
Checking the engine oil level
Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
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 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.):
0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
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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Fuel
Fuel type:
Compressed natural gas
Service pressure:
24800 kPa (3600 psig)
Equivalent gasoline capacity:
43 L (11.4 gal., 9.5 lmp.gal.)
Water volume:
135 L (35.7 gal., 29.7 lmp.gal.)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust 0.28—0.38 (0.011—0.015)
Spark plug type:
DENSO PK20TR8−G
Spark plug gap, mm(in.):
0.8 (0.031)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge
No.BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf:
With air conditioning
Generator belt 13010
Power steering pump belt 8020
Without air conditioning
Generator belt 6520
Power steering pump belt 8020ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, “Energy−Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

Publication No. OM33502U
Part No. 01999-33502
Printed in Japan 01−9903−00
CNG (U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 65. . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break−in period 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
Compressed natural gas
See page 103 for detailed information.
Service pressure:
24800 kPa (3600 psig)
Equivalent gasoline capacity:
43 L (11.4 gal., 9.5 lmp. gal.)
Water volume:
135 L (35.7 gal., 29.7 lmp. gal.)
See page 105 for detailed information.
Engine oil:
API grade SJ, “Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
is recommended.
See page 164 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid D−II or DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Tire information: See pages 167 through 171.
Tire pressure: See page 188.
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