56Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil lter and drain and re ll
the engine oil at speci ed intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity,
refer to the Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: Your vehicle is certi ed with
Genuine Toyota 0W-20 motor oil. For
VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR 0W-20 motor
oil, the oil change interval is 10,000 miles
or 12 months IF 0W-20 MOTOR OIL IS
BEING USED. If 0W-20 is not available,
5W-20 mineral oil may be used. However,
it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile or
six-month INTERVAL with 0W-20 motor oil.
For customers who primarily drive their
vehicle under any of the listed Special
Operating Conditions, the motor oil and
lter should be replaced at 5,000 miles or
six months, REGARDLESS OF THE OIL USED
(OR CERTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE).
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf er
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.
Front and Rear Differential Oil
Inspect or replace at speci ed intervals.
When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired by
a quali ed technician immediately.
Fuel Lines and Connections,
Fuel Tank Band and Fuel Tank
Vapor Vent System Hoses
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 speci ed torque.
Propeller Shaft
Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide
yokes with lithium-base chassis grease and the
double cardan joint with molybdenum-disul de
lithium-base chassis grease, and re-torque
the bolt. Only a quali ed technician should
perform this operation .
Radiator and Condenser
Inspect for debris, corrosion and signs
of damage. Have any problem repaired
immediately by a quali ed technician.
Spark Plugs
Replace at speci ed intervals. Install new
plugs of the same type as originally
equipped. A quali ed technician should
perform this operation.
57Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Steering Gear
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired
immediately by a quali ed 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 quali ed 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.
Transfer Case Oil
Inspect or replace at speci ed intervals. When
performing inspections, check for signs of
leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired by a quali ed technician immediately.
Wiper Blades
The wiper blades should not show any
signs of cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or deformation. The wiper
blades should clear the windshield without
streaking or skipping.
