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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Maintenance-free. ( P. 461)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 458)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 457)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 452)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid At the correct level? ( P. 460)
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(
P. 458)
Washer fluid At the correct level? ( P. 464)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
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Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 461)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 458)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
Engine coolant level ( P. 457)• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant
and 50% deionized water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant
and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level P. 452) • Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 484)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■
When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
■ When working near the cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch on, the cooling fan may automatically start to run if
the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
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Engine compar tment
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 464)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 452)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 457)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 453)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 458)
Fuse box ( P. 484)
Battery ( P. 461)
Radiator ( P. 458)
Condenser ( P. 458)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 460)
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5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine
Washer fluid tank (
P. 464)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 452)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 457)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 453)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 458)
Fuse box ( P. 484)
Battery ( P. 461)
Radiator ( P. 458)
Condenser ( P. 458)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 460)
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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
Low
Full
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5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine
Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
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Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine
1.2 qt. (1.1 L, 1.0 lmp. qt.)
■ Recommended viscosity
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice,
for good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
*: If SAE 5W-30 oil is not avail-able, SAE 10W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 5W-30 at
the next oil change.
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
*: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engineoil may be used. However,
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
Outside temperature
Outside temperature