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2302000 CELICA (OM20735U)
NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“ −” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
—Checking battery fluid
Ty p e A
Green Dark Clear or
light yellow
Ty p e B Blue White Red
CHECKING BY HYDROMETER
Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color.
Hydrometer color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GREENBLUEGood
DARKWHITE
Charging
necessary. Have
battery checked
by your Toyota
dealer.
CLEAR orLIGHT
YELLOW
RED
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
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Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):1ZZ −FE engine
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
2ZZ −GE engine (on a roller side)
Intake 0.10—0.16 (0.004—0.006)
Exhaust 0.24—0.30 (0.010—0.012)
Spark plug type: 1ZZ −FE engine
DENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR5A11
2ZZ −GE engine
DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043) ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1ZZ −FE engine
With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
2ZZ −GE engine
With filter 4.4 (4.8, 4.0)
Without filter 4.2 (4.6, 3.8)
Oil grade: API grade SJ, “Energy −Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1ZZ −FE engine
Manual transaxle 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
Automatic transaxle 5.6 (5.9, 4.9)
2ZZ −GE engine
Manual transaxle 5.9 (6.2, 5.2)
Automatic transaxle 5.8 (6.1, 5.1)
Coolant type: “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethylene− glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
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 af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
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2482000 CELICA (OM20735U)
Tires
Tire size and pressure:
Except spare tireModel
Tire size
Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
FrontRear
1ZZ −FE engine195/60R15 88H210 (2.1, 29)210 (2.1, 29)15 61/2JJ
P195/60R15 87H210 (2.1, 29)210 (2.1, 29)15 61/2JJ
2ZZ −GE engine
205/55R15 87V220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)15 61/2JJ
P205/55R15 87V220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)15 61/2JJ
205/50R16 87V220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)16 61/2JJ
Spare tire
Tire sizeTire pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
U.S.AT125/70D16420 (4.2, 60)16 4T
CanadaSame as original tire
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf):
103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire pressure” through “Alum inum
wheel precautions” in Section 7 −2.
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