2000 TOYOTA CAMRY service interval

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Part 6
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE

Maintenance requirements

General maintenance

Does your vehicle need
repairing?
For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, please refer to the separate
ºScheduled Maintenance Guideº
or ºOwner 's Manual Supplementº.
Maintenance requirements
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed to
for fewer maintenance requirements with
longer service intervals to save both your
time and money. However, each regular
maintenance, as well as day±to±day care,
is more important than ever before to en-
sure smooth, trouble±free, safe, and eco-
nomical drivings.
It is the owner 's responsibility to make
sure the specified maintenance, including
general maintenance service, is performed.
Note that both the new vehicle and emis-
sion control system warranties specify that
proper maintenance and care must be per-
formed. See ºOwner 's Warranty Informa-
tion Bookletº or ºOwner 's Manual Supple-
mentº.
General maintenance
General maintenance items are those day±
to±day care practices that are important to
your vehicle for proper operation. It is the
owner 's responsibility to insure that the
general maintenance items are performed
regularly.
These checks or inspections can be done
either by yourself or a qualified technician,
or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be
pleased to do them at a nominal cost.Scheduled maintenance
The scheduled maintenance items listed in
the ºScheduled Maintenance Guideº or
ºOwner 's Manual Supplementº are those
required to be serviced at regular inter-
vals.
For details of your maintenance schedule,
read the separate ºScheduled Maintenance
Guideº or ºOwner 's Manual Supplementº.
It is recommended that any replacement
parts used for maintenance or for the
repair of the emission control system
be Toyota supplied.
The owner may elect to use non±Toyota
supplied parts for replacement pur-
poses without invalidating the emission
control system warranty. However, use
of replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quality may impair the effec-
tiveness of the emission control sys-
tems.
You may also elect to have mainte-
nance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system
performed by any automotive repair es-
tablishment or individual without invali-
dating this warranty. See ºOwner's War-
ranty Information Bookletº or ºOwner's
Manual Supplementº for complete war-
ranty information.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the recommendations in
this booklet is required to ensure that your warranty coverage
remains in force. You should keep detailed records of vehicle
maintenance, including date of service, mileage at time of ser-
vice and a description of service and/or parts installation
performed. The Scheduled Maintenance Log in this booklet is
a good place to record this information. If you sell your vehicle,
be sure to give your maintenance records to the new owner.
Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because you do
not have records to show that you maintained your vehicle.
However, damage or failures caused by lack of proper mainte-
nance are not covered under warranty.
Maintenance and repair services may be performed by you or
by any automotive service provider you choose. Toyota will
not deny a warranty claim solely because you used a service
provider other than a Toyota dealership for maintenance and
repairs. However, damage or failures caused by improper mainte-
nance or repairs are not covered under warranty.Your dealer may recommend more frequent maintenance intervals
or more maintenance services than those listed in the Scheduled
Maintenance Log. These additional services are not required to
maintain your warranty coverage. Ask your dealer for an expla-
nation of any recommended maintenance not included in the
Scheduled Maintenance Log.
For a complete description of Toyota warranty coverages,
see the booklet entitled
1999 Owner’s Warranty
Information
in your vehicle’s glove box.
INTRODUCTION3
Maintenance & Toyota Warranty Coverage

Vehicle Service Agreements
By covering the cost of repairs that are no longer covered by
warranty, a vehicle service agreement protects you from unex-
pected repair costs down the road. Many service agreements
also cover services such as towing and car rental that minimize
the inconvenience of a mechanical breakdown.
Through Genuine Toyota Financial Services, Toyota offers
service agreement plans to meet the needs of almost every
customer. Under these plans, repairs are made only by autho-
rized Toyota dealerships using Genuine Toyota Parts. This
means you always get original- equipment quality installed
by factory- trained technicians.
Your Toyota dealer can help you select the service agreement
plan that’s best for you. Be sure to request a plan from Genuine
Toyota Financial Services to get the highest level of quality,
service and peace of mind.
Pre-Paid Maintenance
An excellent way to ensure that your Toyota receives regular
maintenance — and to protect yourself from increases in vehicle
service costs — is to pay for maintenance services in advance.
Toyota offers pre- paid maintenance plans for both new and
used vehicles. Both plans cover oil- and- filter changes, lubrica-
tion of key chassis parts and a 19- point vehicle inspection. The
plans also include 24- hour roadside assistance, timed service
reminders and a computerized history of each service visit.
To meet differing customer needs, Toyota’s pre- paid mainte-
nance plans offer a variety of options for service intervals and
coverage length. Ask your Toyota dealer to help you select the
options that are best for you.
TOYOTA MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SUPPORT
Service Agreements & Pre-Paid Maintenance
16

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS18
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Special Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items, the Scheduled
Maintenance Log indicates services that should be performed
on vehicles that are driven under especially demanding condi-
tions. Specific conditions require specific services, as indicated
below. The Scheduled Maintenance Log indicates at which
mileage/time intervals each service should be performed.
You should perform these additional maintenance services if
you drive
primarilyunder any of the conditions noted. If you
drive only occasionally under these conditions, it is not neces-
sary to perform the additional services.
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
•Rotate tires
•Inspect ball joints and dust cover
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect drive shaft boots
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Inspect steering linkage
•Re- torque drive shaft flange bolts*
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolts*
Driving on Salt-Covered Roads
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolts*
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect or change engine air filter
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolts *
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving
for Long Distances
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
* Applies to selected models. See the Scheduled Maintenance Log for details.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS24
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering linkage
❑Rotate tires
❑Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (Sienna)
Date:
Mileage:
10,000 Miles or 8 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering linkage
❑Rotate tires
❑Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (Sienna)
Date:
Mileage:
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tiresDate:
Mileage:
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATIONDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance Intervals
* Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18–19 for details.To determine the appropriate
maintenance interval for your vehicle,
see page 17.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS26
20,000 Miles or 16 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering linkage
❑Rotate tires
❑Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (Sienna)
Date:
Mileage:
25,000 Miles or 20 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering linkage
❑Rotate tires
❑Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (Sienna)
Date:
Mileage:
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tiresDate:
Mileage:
22,500 Miles or 18 Months
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATIONDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance Intervals
* Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18–19 for details.To determine the appropriate
maintenance interval for your vehicle,
see page 17.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS28
35,000 Miles or 28 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering linkage
❑Rotate tires
❑Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (Sienna)
Date:
Mileage:
40,000 Miles or 32 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering linkage
❑Rotate tires
❑Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (Sienna)
Date:
Mileage:
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tiresDate:
Mileage:
37,500 Miles or 30 Months
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATIONDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance Intervals
* Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18–19 for details.To determine the appropriate
maintenance interval for your vehicle,
see page 17.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS30
50,000 Miles or 40 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering linkage
❑Rotate tires
❑Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (Sienna)
Date:
Mileage:
55,000 Miles or 44 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering linkage
❑Rotate tires
❑Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts (Sienna)
Date:
Mileage:
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tiresDate:
Mileage:
52,500 Miles or 42 Months
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATIONDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance Intervals
* Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18–19 for details.To determine the appropriate
maintenance interval for your vehicle,
see page 17.