Parts And Tools - Toyota RAV4 1997 Owner's Manual

Parts and tools

Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do-it-yourself main-
tenance. Remember all Toyota parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools
must be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
D Engine oil API SH, "Energy-Conserv-
ing II" multigrade or ILSAC multigrade
having viscosity proper for your cli-
mate
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
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Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D Automatic transmission fluid DEX-
RON -II or III
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Non-maintenance batteries—
Tools:
D Warm water
D Baking soda
D Grease
D Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Maintenance type batteries—
Parts (if level is low):
D Distilled water
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Tools:
D Warm water
D Baking soda
D Grease
D Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
D Coin (for vent plugs)
D Funnel (only for adding distilled water)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tools:
D Screwdriver (for driver's side instru-
ment lower panel nut)
D Conventional wrench (for passenger's
side kick panel nut)
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
D Water
D Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)