Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake
0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust
0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type:
DENSO
SK16R11
NGK
IFR5A11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.):
1.1 (0.043)
'03 Corolla U (L/O 0201)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With filter
3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter
3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Oil grade:
API grade SL "Energy−Conserving" or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W−30
Outside temperature
2003 MY COROLLA_U (OM12744U)
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
6.5 (6.9, 5.7)
Coolant type:
"TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva-
lent
With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
∗
Open voltage
at 20_C (68_F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗
: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter
the key is removed with all the
lights
turned off.
Charging rates:
5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
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