2000 TOYOTA SOLARA Owners Manual (in English)

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License plate lights
(right side)High mounted stoplight

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight240
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Engine 240
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Fuel 241
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Service specifications 241
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Tires 243
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SECTION 8

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Dimensions and weightEngine
Model:
5S−FE and 1MZ−FE
Type: 5S−FE engine4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1MZ−FE engine 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 5S−FE engine87.0  91.0 (3.43  3.58)
1MZ−FE engine 87.5  83.0 (3.44  3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
5S−FE engine 2164 (132.0)
1MZ−FE engine 2995 (182.8)
4825(190.0)
1805(71.1)
1400(55.1)
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1520(59.8)
Overall length
mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) kg (lb.)2670(105.1)
1545(60.8)
410(900)
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Fuel
Fuel type:5S−FE engine Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
1MZ−FE engine Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, the
use of premium unleaded gasoline with
an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher is recom-
mended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 70 (18.5, 15.4)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):5S−FE engine
Intake 0.190.29 (0.0070.011)
Exhaust 0.280.38 (0.0110.015)
1MZ−FE engine Intake 0.150.25 (0.0060.010)
Exhaust 0.250.35 (0.0100.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO PK20TR11
NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.): 1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs
drive belt tension gauge No. BT−33−73F
(used belt), Ibf: 5S−FE engine Generator belt 13010
Power steering pump belt 80 20
1MZ−FE engine 11520 ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
5S−FE engineWith filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
1MZ−FE engine With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, Energy−Conserving" or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):5S−FE engine 6.9 (7.3, 6.1)
1MZ−FE engine 8.8(9.3,7.7)
Coolant type:
TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equivalent
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):
12.612.8 V Fully charged
12.212.4 V Half charged
11.812.0 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 free play, mm (in.): 515 (0.20.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S−FE engine 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
1MZ−FE engine 4.2 (4.2, 3.7)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S−FEengine Up to2.5(2.6, 2.2)
1MZ−FEengine Up to4.75(5.0, 4.2)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D−ll or
DEXRON IIl (DEXRON II)
Differential (5S−FE engine only) Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D−II or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II) BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
60 (2.4)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 16 (0.040.23)
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): 58 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
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Tires
Tire size and pressure:kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
Tire size
FrontRearWheel size
P205/65R15200(2.0,29)200(2.0,29)15 6JJ
P205/60R16220(2.2,32)220(2.2,32)16 6JJ
When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such
speeds are permitted by−law, inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi) provided that it does not exceed
the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Wheel nut torque, N m (kgf ⋅m, ft lbf):
103 (10.5, 76)