Parts And Tools - Toyota Solara 2001 Operating Manual

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):
_
Engine oil API grade
"Energy–Conserving" or ILSAC
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
_
Rag or paper towel
_
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
_
"TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva-
lent
See Section 7–2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
_
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
_
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
'01 SOLARA_U (L/O 0009)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
_
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
_
Rag or paper towel
_
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
SJ,
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
_
Automatic transmission
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
_
Rag or paper towel
_
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
_
Warm water
_
Baking soda
_
Grease
_
Conventional wrench (for
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
_
Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with
same amperage rating as original
2001 MY SOLARA (OM33527U)
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
_
Water
_
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
_
Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
_
fluid Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See
"Replacing light bulbs" in Section 7–3.)
Tools:
_
Screwdriver
_
Flat–bladed screwdriver
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