2004 TOYOTA xA engine

Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
›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 and boots
›Rotate tires
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
›Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
›Inspect or change engine air filter
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
›Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Using a Car-Top Carrier
›Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
›Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
›Replace automatic transmission fluid
›Replace differential oil
General Maintenance Information11
Determining Your Scion’s Maintenance Needs ‹‹

Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension
and adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration
and damage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease. A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check
for damage, excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol
type coolant. Inspect the radiator, condenser and/or intercooler for
leaves, dirt and insects and clean if necessary. Inspect hoses and con-
nections for corrosion and leaks. Tighten connections and replace parts
as necessary. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Note:Your Scion is equipped with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life
Coolant. The replacement intervals for engine coolant recommended
in this booklet are based on replacement with Genuine Toyota Super
Long-Life Coolant or similar high-quality non-silicate, non-amine,
non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology (i.e., a combination of low phosphates and organic acids). If
another type of ethylene-glycol coolant is used, replacement intervals
may be different.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified
intervals. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
General Maintenance Information13
Explanation of Maintenance Items ‹‹

General Maintenance Information 14
›› Explanation of Maintenance Items
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for
any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel Tank Band and
Fuel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking
connections. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace
if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member
retaining bolts to specified torque.
Radiator Core and Condenser
Inspect for damage, debris, dirt, insects and signs of leakage. Have any
problem repaired by a qualified technician.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs of the same type
as originally equipped. A qualified technician should perform this
operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired immediately by a qualified technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steering
wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust boots
for deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace any damaged parts. A
qualified technician should perform these operations.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in the Owner’s
Manual
. When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear.
Replace if necessary.

To help you get started with regular maintenance, Scion provides your
vehicle’s first three oil changes on a complimentary basis. While they
don’t have to be your initial three oil changes, the oil changes must be
obtained within 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first) of your
vehicle’s original in-service date. If you bought your Scion used and the
previous owner did not use all three oil changes, you are entitled to the
remaining complimentary oil changes if your car is still within 3 years
or 36,000 miles of its original in-service date.
To obtain a complimentary oil change, call a Scion dealership or partici-
pating Toyota dealership to make an appointment. The dealership will
verify that the service was performed by completing one of the boxes
on the inside back cover of this booklet.
Complimentary oil changes include change of engine oil and oil filter
only. You are responsible for the cost of any other services performed
at the time of your complimentary oil changes, including other mainte-
nance services listed in the scheduled maintenance log.
Scheduled Maintenance Log17
Complimentary Oil Changes ‹‹

Scheduled Maintenance Log 18
›› Maintenance Log
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 10.
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
❑Rotate tires
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions:2
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
10,000 Miles or 8 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions:2
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:MILEAGE: D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:MILEAGE:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 10–11, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.

Scheduled Maintenance Log19
Maintenance Log ‹‹
1Reset the oil replacement reminder (“MAINT REQD”) light after replacing engine oil.2Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 10–11 for details.
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:2
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
__ Engine coolant level
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots

Scheduled Maintenance Log 20
›› Maintenance Log
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 10.
22,500 Miles or 18 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
❑Rotate tires
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
20,000 Miles or 16 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions:2
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
25,000 Miles or 20 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions:2
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:MILEAGE: D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:MILEAGE:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 10–11, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.

Scheduled Maintenance Log21
Maintenance Log ‹‹
1Reset the oil replacement reminder (“MAINT REQD”) light after replacing engine oil.2Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 10–11 for details.3Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.4Applies to manual transmission models only.
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
❑Replace spark plugs3
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine coolant level
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:2
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace differential oil4
❑Replace manual transmission oil
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel
tank band and fuel tank vapor
vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator core and condenser
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil