Toyota 4Runner 1998 Owner's Manual page 208

z 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.
z Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
z When
closing the engine
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
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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):
D
Engine oil API grade SH, "Energy−
hood,
Conserving II"
Conserving" multigrade
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
D
Rag or paper towel
D
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
D
Ethylene−glycol antifreeze
D
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
D
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
D
Rag or paper towel
D
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
4RUNNER (
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D
Automatic
DEXRONrII or III
Tools:
D
Rag or paper towel
D
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
or SJ, "Energy−
Tools:
or ILSAC
D
Warm water
D
Baking soda
D
Grease
D
Conventional
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D
Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tools:
D
Conventional
lower panel nut)
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
D
Water
D
Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools:
D
Funnel
)
transmission fluid
wrench (for terminal
wrench (for instrument