'01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008)
2422001 TUNDRA (OM 34416U)
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-ages. Be careful of accidentallycausing a short circuit.
Add only demineralized or distilledwater to fill the radiator. And if youspill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash it off with water to preventit from damaging the parts or paint.
Do not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plug holes.
Do not pry the outer electrode of a
spark plug against the center elec-trode.
Use only spark plugs of the speci-fied type. Using other types willcause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
Do not overfill automatic transmis-sion fluid, or the transmissioncould be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive enginewear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
Be careful not to scratch the glasssurface 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,
ªEnergy±Conservingº 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):
ªTOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
See Section 7±2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
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'01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008)
2001 TUNDRA (OM 34416U)
Where to obtain the
Repair Manual
The repair manual for TOYOTA TUNDRA, writ
ten in English, may be purchased as applicable
fr o m an y Toy o ta dea l er.
Pub. Name: 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA Repair Manual
Pub. No.: RM809U1 (Maintenance, Preparation, Service specifications
and Diagnostics)
RM809U2 (Engine, Chassis and
Body)
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electrical system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tune-up
Periodic maintenance and tune-up helps to pre
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself step-by-step.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.
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