Toyota Supra 1997 Owner's Manual page 211

Introduction
The scheduled maintenance information
included in this supplement is provided as
a guide to assist you in getting the greatest
ownership value from your Toyota, while
helping to maximize its performance, safety,
and reliability. In addition to scheduled
maintenance, your Toyota also requires on-
going general maintenance which includes
checking fluid levels and simple visual
inspections for potential signs of trouble.
These items are explained separately in the
"General Maintenance" section of your
Owner's Manual.
How much scheduled maintenance
your Toyota requires depends on how you
drive, as well as the environmental condi-
tions in which you drive. The demands on
vehicles can vary significantly depending on
the driver, driving conditions, and geograph-
ic location. The following pages will assist
you in determining the proper amount of
maintenance for your Toyota so that you
won't have to pay for more maintenance
than your Toyota needs. Note: Failure to
properly maintain your vehicle can result in
your warranty being voided either in whole
or in part; please refer to the "New Vehicle
Limited Warranty–Owner's Responsibilities"
section of this supplement for details.
The Scheduled Maintenance Log begin-
ning on page 34 of this supplement allows
you to easily identify the maintenance
requirements at each mileage (or month)
interval, while also providing a convenient
place to document your vehicle's main-
tenance history. Properly maintaining
your Toyota and documenting its mainte-
nance history can also help increase its
resale value.
How to Use the Scheduled
Maintenance Log
Oil Change Intervals
The Scheduled Maintenance Log has been
designed to provide you with the flexibility
to follow either 5,000-mile or 7,500-mile
oil change intervals, depending on your
circumstances.
Use 5,000-mile oil change intervals to
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help ensure proper engine lubrication
under most driving conditions or for the
following:
– You primarily operate your Toyota
under the "Special Operating Con-
ditions" described on page 30 of this
supplement.
– Your Toyota is turbocharged.*
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Use 7,500-mile oil change intervals if
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you primarily operate your non-turbo-
charged Toyota under light, non-commer-
cial duty for distances greater than
five miles in temperate climates (above
freezing and below 90° F).
If you choose 5,000-mile oil change intervals,
simply follow the instructions printed in the
non-shaded boxes as shown in this example:
5,000 MILES
If you choose 7,500-mile oil change inter-
vals,simply follow the instructions printed in
the shaded boxes as shown in this example:
7,500 MILES
The 5,000- and 7,500-mile intervals coin-
cide at 15,000-mile increments; therefore,
both the shaded and non-shaded boxes are
shown as in this example:
15,000 MILES
15,000 MILES
* Note: If a turbocharged Toyota is driven under
the "Special Operating Conditions" described on
page 30, then the oil change intervals should be
further reduced to 2,500 miles.
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