Parts And Tools - Toyota Avalon 1999 Operating Manual

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.

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-
hood,
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
"
Engine oil API
"Energy- Conserving"
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 Chapter 7- 2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
"
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
"
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
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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)
grade SJ
Checking power steering fluid
or ILSAC
Parts (if level is low):
"
Automatic
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
"
Rag or paper towel
"
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
"
Warm water
"
Baking soda
"
Grease
"
Conventional
clamp bolts)
transmission fluid
wrench (for terminal
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