Toyota Echo 2001 User Manual page 179

_ Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plugholes.
_ Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
_ Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
_ Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
_ Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
_ When
closing the engine
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do–it–yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
"
Engine oil API
"Energy–Conserving" or ILSAC multi-
grade having viscosity proper for your
climate
Tools:
"
Rag or paper towel
"
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
"
"TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva-
hood,
lent
See Section 7–2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
"
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
"
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
"
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008
Tools:
"
Rag or paper towel
"
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
"
Automatic
DEXRON II or III
grade SJ,
Tools:
"
Rag or paper towel
"
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
"
Warm water
"
Baking soda
"
Grease
"
Conventional
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
"
Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with
same amperage rating as original
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
"
Water
"
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
transmission fluid
wrench (for terminal
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