2019 TOYOTA GT86 check oil

34Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE
MAINTAINING YOUR WARRANTY
IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
It is especially important to both
routinely check your vehicle’s engine
oil level (once a month) and regularly
replace the engine oil and oil lter
(see the Maintenance Log section of
this booklet to determine how often
you should change your vehicle’s oil
and lter). Failure to do so can cause
oil starvation and/or oil gelling, which
can result in severe damage to your
vehicle and require costly repairs that
are not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Maintenance Records
Maintaining your vehicle according to
the recommendations in this booklet is
required to ensure that your warranty
coverage remains intact. You should keep
detailed records of vehicle maintenance,
including date of service, mileage at time
of service and a description of service
and/or parts installation performed. The
scheduled maintenance log in this booklet
can help you document this information. If
you sell your vehicle, be sure to give your
maintenance records to the new owner.
Toyota will not deny a warranty claim
solely because you do not have records
to show that you maintained your vehicle.
However, damage or failure caused by lack
of proper maintenance is not covered
under warranty.


Maintenance Providers
Maintenance and repair services may be
performed by you or by any automotive
service provider you choose. Toyota will
not deny a warranty claim solely because
you used a service provider other than a
Toyota dealership for maintenance and
repairs. However, damage or failure
caused by improper maintenance or
repairs is not covered under warranty.
Dealer-Recommended
Maintenance
Your dealer may recommend more
frequent maintenance intervals or more
maintenance services than those listed in
the scheduled maintenance log. These
additional services are not required to
maintain your warranty coverage. Ask
your dealer to explain any recommended
maintenance not included in the scheduled
maintenance log.
For a complete description of Toyota
warranty coverages, see the Warranty
Information portion of this booklet.

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MAINTENANCE
Severe Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items,
the maintenance log indicates services that
should be performed on vehicles that are
driven under especially demanding
conditions. These “severe operating
conditions” and their required maintenance
items are clearly indicated in each chart.
NOTE:
You should perform these additional
maintenance services if you drive
primarily under any of the severe
operating conditions indicated. If you
drive only occasionally under these
conditions, it is not necessary to
perform the additional services.
Engine Oil Selection
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for the
specic oil viscosity rating recommended
for your vehicle/engine type.
Additional Maintenance
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Toyota requires ongoing general
maintenance, such as uid checks and
visual inspections. These procedures are
explained in the “Maintenance and Care”
section of the Owner ’s Manual. Be sure
to perform these procedures regularly to
ensure the most trouble-free operation
of your vehicle.
SuperChrome and
Alloy Wheel Care
If you purchased genuine Toyota accessory
Aluminum Alloy Wheels, follow these cleaning
guidelines to maintain the appearance of
your alloy wheels:
• If wheels are hot, wait for them to cool
before washing.
• Use a soft sponge or cotton cloth to
apply the same mild car-wash soap as
used for the vehicle body. Quickly rinse
off with water. Use a soft cloth to apply
the same car wax as used for the
vehicle body.
• DO NOT USE: Any kind of chemical-
based cleaners, alcohol, solvents,
gasoline, steam cleaners, scouring
pads, wire brushes or coarse abrasives
to clean your wheels.
USING THE MAINTENANCE LOG CHARTS

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MAINTENANCE
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
T
he following descriptions are
provided to give you a better
understanding of the maintenance
items that should be performed on your
vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time intervals
each item should be performed. Please
note that many maintenance items should
be performed only by a qualied technician.
For further information on maintenance
items you can perform yourself, see
the “Maintenance and Care” and
“Do-It-Yourself Maintenance” sections
of the Owner’s Manual .
Automatic Transmission Fluid or
Manual Transmission Oil
Inspect or replace at specied intervals.
When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired by
a qualied technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering
linkage ball joints for looseness and
damage. Check all dust covers for
deterioration and damage. Replace
any deteriorated or damaged parts.
A qualied technician should perform
these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chang, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualied
technician should perform these operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and
Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and
drums for scoring, burning, uid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check
the pads for excessive wear and the discs
for runout, excessive wear and uid
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualied technician
should perform these operations.
Cabin Air Filter
Replace at specied intervals. Driving in
heavy trafc, on dirt roads or in urban,
desert or dusty areas may shorten lter’s
life. More frequent replacement may
be necessary.
Differential Oil
Inspect at specied intervals. When
performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired
by a qualied technician immediately.
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and
oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust
if necessary. Replace the belts if they
are damaged.

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MAINTENANCE
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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 qualied
technician should perform these operations.
Driver’s Floor Mat
• Only use the driver’s floor mat
designed specifically for the model
and model year of your vehicle.
• Always properly secure the driver’s
floor mat using the retaining hooks.
• Never install another floor mat on top
of the existing driver’s floor mat.
• Never install the driver’s floor mat
upside down.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specied intervals. When
performing inspections, check for damage,
excessive wear and oiliness, and replace
if necessary.
Engine Coolant, Radiator
and Condenser
Drain the cooling system and rell 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 connections for corrosion
and leaks. Tighten connections and replace
parts when necessary. A qualied technician
should perform these operations. (For further
details, refer to Radiator, Condenser and
Hoses in the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care”
section of the Owner’s Manua l ).
Your Toyota is equipped with Genuine
Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant (SLLC)
BLUE. The replacement intervals for
engine coolant recommended in this
booklet are based on replacement with
Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant
SLLC BLUE 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.
Do not use plain water.

43Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil lter and drain and rell
the engine oil at specied intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity,
refer to the Owner’ s Manual.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, mufer
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 Vapor Vent System
Hoses and Fuel Tank Band
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
Retighten the seat-mounting bolts and
front /rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specied torque.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specied intervals. Install new
plugs of the same type as originally
equipped. A qualied technician should
perform this operation.
Steering Gear
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualied 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 qualied 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.