Toyota land cruiser prado Owner's Manual page 310

They are particularly important mainte-
nance items. Have any deteriorated or
damaged hoses replaced
Note that rubber hoses will deteriorate
with age, resulting in swelling, chafing or
cracks.
Does your vehicle need
repairing?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that
immediately. indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
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Appreciable loss of power
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Strange engine noises
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A leak under the vehicle (However, wa-
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ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
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indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal
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when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
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straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
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movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
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feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
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higher than normal
Engine continually runs hot; oil pres-
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sure gauge stays low.
If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
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