2014 TOYOTA GT86 Owners Manual (in English)

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
P

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FT86_EEAdding engine oil
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 o

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Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumpti

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Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap

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Coolant selection
Only use “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” or similar high-quality ethylene glyc

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Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects. 
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure

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Battery
Check the battery as follows.
Caution symbols
The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the battery are as
follows

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FT86_EEChecking battery fluid
Check that the level is between
“UPPER LEVEL” and “LOWER
LEVEL”. 
“UPPER LEVEL”
“LOWER LEVEL”
If the fluid level is