2000 TOYOTA CAMRY adding oil

(e) If the cylinder compression in one or more cylinders is
low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylin±
der through the spark plug hole and repeat steps (a)
through
(c) for cylinders with low compression.
wIf adding oil helps the compression, chances are
that the piston rings and/or cylinder bore are
worn or damaged.
wIf pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or
seating is improper, or there may be leakage past
the gasket.
6. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS
Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plug.
Torque: 18 N±m (180 kgf±cm, 13 ft±lbf)
7. RECONNECT HIGH±TENSION CORDS TO SPARK
PLUGS
8. RECONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR(S)
± 5S±FE ENGINEENGINE MECHANICALEG1±24

HINT: If replacing the cylinder block subassembly, the
bearing standard clearance will be:
No.3:
0.027 ± 0.054 mm (0.0011 ± 0.0021 in.)
Others
0.017 ± 0.044 mm (0.0007 ± 0.0017 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace
the bearings. If necessary, grind or replace the crank±
shaft.
HINT: If using a standard bearing, replace it with one
having the same number. If the number of the bearing
cannot be determined, select the correct bearing by
adding together the numbers imprinted on the cylin±
der block and crankshaft, then selecting the bearing
with the same number as the total. There are 5 sizes
of standard bearings, marked ª1º, ª2º, ª3º, ª4º and ª5º
accordingly.Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard clearance:
No.3
STD
0.025 ± 0.044 mm (0.0010 ± 0.0017 in.)
U/S 0.25
0.027 ± 0.067 mm (0.0011 ± 0.0026 in.)
Others
STD
0.015 ± 0.034 mm (0.00015 ± 0.0013 in.)
U/S 0.25
0.019 ± 0.059 mm (0.0007 ± 0.0023 in.)
Maximum clearance:
0.08 mm (0.0031 In.)
EXAMPLE: Cylinder block ª2º + Crankshaft ª11º
= Total number 3 (Use bearing ª3º)Cylinder block
Number marked
Use bearing
Crankshaft
± 5S±FE ENGINEENGINE MECHANICALEG1±103

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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, ºEnergy±Con-
servingº 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):
ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
See Chapter 7±2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
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):
Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with
same amperage rating as original
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in ºRe-
placing light bulbsº in Chapter 7±3.)
Tools:
Screwdriver
Flat±bladed screwdriver

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Part 7
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
Checking the engine oil level
Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too fullTy p e A
Ty p e B
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 dipstickÐpush 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.):
5S±FE engine 0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
1MZ±FE engine 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
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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Part 7
DO±IT±YOURSELF
MAINTENANCEÐ
Chapter 7±3
Electrical components

Checking battery condition

Battery recharging precautions

Checking and replacing fuses

Adding washer fluid

Replacing light bulbs
CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.

Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.

Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.

Never ingest electrolyte.

Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.

Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES

If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.

If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.

If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.

If you happen to swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
Checking battery conditionÐ
ÐPrecautions

EM07Y±05
S05312
Compression
Gauge
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (5S±FE)COMPRESSION
EM±3
1175 Author: Date:
COMPRESSION
INSPECTION
HINT:
If there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel
economy, measure the compression pressure.
1. WARM UP AND STOP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. DISCONNECT IGNITION COIL CONNECTORS
3. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS (See page IG±1)
4. INSPECT CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
(a) Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
(b) Fully open the throttle.
(c) While cranking the engine, measure the compression
pressure.
HINT:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine speed of
250 rpm or more.
(d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) for each cylinder.
NOTICE:
This measurement must be done in as short a time as pos-
sible.
Compression pressure:
1,226 kPa (12.5 kgf/cm
2, 178 psi) or more
Minimum pressure: 981 kPa (10.0 kgf/cm
2, 142 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 14 psi) or less
(e) If the cylinder compression in one or more cylinders is low,
pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through
the spark plug hole and repeat steps (a) through (c) for
cylinders with low compression.

If adding oil helps the compression, it is likely that
the piston rings and/or cylinder bore are worn or
damaged.

If pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or
seating is improper, or there may be leakage past
the gasket.
5. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS (See page IG±1)
6. RECONNECT IGNITION COIL CONNECTORS

EM04J±03
P19471Compression Gauge
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (1MZ±FE)COMPRESSION
EM±3
1289 Author: Date:
COMPRESSION
INSPECTION
HINT:
If there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel
economy, measure the compression pressure.
1. WARM UP AND STOP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. REMOVE IGNITION COILS AND HIGH±TENSION
CORDS (See page IG±7)
3. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS
Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the 6 spark plugs.
4. CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
(a) Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
(b) Fully open the throttle.
(c) While cranking the engine, measure the compression
pressure.
HINT:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine speed of
250 rpm or more.
(d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) for each cylinder.
NOTICE:
This measurement must be done in as short a time as pos-
sible.
Compression pressure:
1,500 kPa (15.3 kgf/cm
2, 218 psi)
Minimum pressure: 1,000 kPa (10.2 kgf/cm
2, 145 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 15 psi) or less
(e) If the cylinder compression in 1 or more cylinders is low,
pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through
the spark plug hole and repeat steps (a) through (c) for
cylinders with low compression.

If adding oil helps the compression, it is likely that
the piston rings and/or cylinder bore are worn or
damaged.

If pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or
seating is improper, or there may be leakage past
the gasket.
5. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS
6. INSTALL IGNITION COILS AND HIGH±TENSION
CORDS (See page IG±8)

REFINISHING REPLACEMENT BUMPER COVERS ± PA003-02June 14, 2002
Page 2 of 2
2.Scrub the bumper covers with the soap and water solution, making sure all
difficult±to±reach areas are thoroughly cleaned.
3. Rinse the entire bumper cover with clean deionized water, making sure all
difficult±to±reach areas are thoroughly rinsed.
4. Dry the surface with a clean towel before water dries on the surface. Clean, dry
compressed air from an oil±less compressor may be substituted for drying with a
towel.
5. Degrease the surface with a wax, grease, and silicone
remover.
NOTE:
Lacquer thinner or brake cleaner will NOT
remove silicone. You MUST use a wax,
grease, and silicone
remover. Carefully follow application instructions on the container
label. Fish eyes or other paint irregularities may result from not following instructions.
6. Apply a generous amount of sanding paste with a gray 3M ScotchBrite pad. Only a
gray pad should be used during the sanding process. Sand the entire bumper cover
surface. Be sure all difficult±to±reach areas are thoroughly sanded.
7. Clean the entire bumper cover with car wash soap and water. Be sure all
difficult±to±reach areas are thoroughly cleaned.
8. Rinse the entire bumper with clean deionized water. Be sure all difficult±to±reach
areas are thoroughly rinsed.
9. Degrease the surface with an anti±static plastic parts cleaner
and a white body shop
towel or paper towel.
NOTE:
Never use a red shop towel to wipe the surface (contains silicone).
10. Assure the bumper is firmly held in place to a steady fixture.
11. Apply a plastic parts adhesion promoter to the surface, according to the
manufacturer 's recommendations.
12. Apply plastic parts primer to the surface, according to the paint manufacturer's
recommendations.
13. Since bumpers are made of flexible plastic urethane material, use a two±part
urethane finish paint system with plasticizer (flex agent) for all bumper and cladding
repairs. Apply the appropriate top coat to the surface, according to the paint
manufacturer 's recommendations.
14. If heat is applied to cure the paint, assure the surface temperature does not exceed
80
C (176
F. )
For additional information concerning the refinish process for plastic bumpers/cladding,
please contact your respective refinish paint manufacturer's local representative.
Apply
Primer
Wash with
Soap & WaterScrub with
Sanding
PasteWash with
Soap & WaterRinse &
Towel DryDegrease
Step 1
Apply
Adhesion
PromoterApply Top
CoatRinse &
Towel DryDegrease
Step 2
Refinishing
Procedure
(Continued)