Engine Compartment Inspection - Toyota 8FG35N Manual

15 PRE‐OPERATION CHECK
15.1.5 Light inspection
15.2 Engine compartment inspection
15.2.1 Engine coolant level check and supply
WARNING
Coolant level checks must always be performed when the radiator is cold. Re­
moving the cap when engine is hot can cause serious injury.
(1)
(1) Reservoir tank
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Are the lights working? Is there any lens
damage? Always keep the lenses clean to in­
sure proper vision.
(Turn signal lights are optional)
1. With the engine off, open the engine
hood and check the engine coolant level
in the reservoir tank.
NOTICE! The reservoir tank automatic‐
ally supplies the engine coolant when
the level in the radiator is low.
2. The coolant level is correct if it is
between the upper and lower limits. If the
level is below the lower limit, supply
coolant to the upper limit.
3. The concentration of the long­life coolant
(LLC) in the engine coolant must be
50%.
NOTICE! If no engine coolant remains
in the reservoir tank, be sure to check
the coolant level in the radiator, but
only when cool.
15.2.2 Checking the engine coolant level in radiator
WARNING
Coolant level checks must always be performed when the radiator is cold. Re­
moving the cap when engine is hot can cause serious injury.
NOTICE
Check the coolant level in the radiator only when no engine coolant remains in the reservoir
tank.
(1)
(1) Radiator cover
1. Remove the rear side radiator cover.
2. Remove the cap and check the coolant
level from the filler port.
3. If the engine coolant is not visible
through the filler port, add an appropri­
ately amount of diluted coolant (LLC).
4. To close and tighten the radiator cap,
match the pawl on the reverse side of
the cap with the notch in the filler port
and turn the cap fully clockwise while
pressing it down.