Parts And Tools; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking The Engine Coolant Level; Checking Brake Fluid - Toyota Avalon 2000 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):
D
Engine oil API grade
"Energy- Conserving" or
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
"TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva-
lent
See Section 7- 2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
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)
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Checking power steering fluid
ILSAC
Parts (if level is low):
D
Automatic transmission
DEXRON_II or III
Tools:
D
Rag or paper towel
D
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
D
Warm water
D
Baking soda
D
Grease
D
Conventional wrench
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D
Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
'00 AVALON U (L/O9908)
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
D
Water
D
Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools:
D
Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
D
fluid Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in "Re-
placing light bulbs" in Section 7- 3.)
Tools:
D
Screwdriver
(for terminal
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