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Maintenance and care
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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. 538)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench 
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 535)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE 
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
Engine coolant level ( P. 534)• “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.
Engine oil level P. 530) • Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or 
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 560)• Fuse with same amperage rating 
as original 
     
        
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4.6 L V8 (1UR-FE) and 5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engines
Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
4.0 L V6 (1GR-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.
4.6 L V8 (1UR-FE) and 5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engines If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine. 
     
        
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Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.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:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L,  1.3 lmp. qt.)
Engine oil selection P.  6 5 6
ItemsClean funnel
■ Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and
frequent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
The oil change system should be reset.  Perform the following procedures:
Turn the engine switch off with the trip meter A reading shown.
While pressing the trip meter reset button ( P. 194, 196), turn the
engine switch on.