7-3. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance - Toyota Tacoma 2018 Owner's Manual

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may

move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death

or serious injury, observe the following precautions.

When working on the engine compartment

Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine

Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc., right

after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the

engine compartment.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-

tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous

and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.,

from getting in your eyes.

If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear

due to dirt in the air.