2017 TOYOTA 86 oil level

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
44-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 250
Hood................................... 253
Positioning a floor jack ....... 255
Engine compartment .......... 257
Tires ................................... 270
Tire inflation pressure......... 277
Wheels ............................... 281
Air conditioning filter ........... 284
Wireless remote control
key battery ....................... 287
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 290
Light bulbs .......................... 298
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 306
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................... 307
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 315
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 316 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 317
If you have a flat tire ........... 327
If the engine will not
start .................................. 338
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 339
If you lose your keys ........... 340
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 341
If your vehicle overheats..... 345
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 348
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency........................ 350
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 354
Fuel information .................. 366
Tire information................... 370
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 3835
When trouble arises 6
Vehicle specifications

2464-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment Items Check points
Battery Check the connections.
( → P. 265)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( → P. 263)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( → P. 261)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( → P. 258)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
( → P. 263)
Washer fluid At the correct level? ( → P. 268)Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner's Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

2504-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition ( → P. 265) •Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Brake fluid level ( → P. 263) • FMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( → P. 261) • “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” or similar high-quality
ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid
technology.
“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine coolant)
Engine oil level ( → P. 258) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)

2574-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Battery ( → P. 265)
Engine oil level dipstick
( → P. 258)
Brake fluid reservoir
( → P. 263)
Engine oil filler cap
( → P. 259) Washer fluid tank
( → P. 268)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( → P. 263)
Radiator ( → P. 263)
Engine coolant reservoir
( → P. 261)
Fuse box ( → P. 290)

2584-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five 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. When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
FullSTEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

2594-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care ■ 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 oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.Engine oil
selection → P. 358
Oil quantity
(Low → Full) 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnelSTEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

2614-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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
“FULL”
“LOW” If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.NOTICE■ To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer pressure test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling system.

Vehicle specifications
6
3536-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 354
Fuel information ............... 366
Tire information ................ 370
6-2. Customization
Customizable
features .......................... 383