Service Specifications; Engine Lubrication; Cooling System - Toyota 1997 Tercel Owner's Manual

Fuel
Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane
Number 91 (Octane rating 87) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
45 (11.9, 9.9)
176
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Service specifications

ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.)
Intake 0.15 0.25 (0.006 0.010)
Exhaust 0.31 0.41 (0.012 0.016)
Spark plug type:
NIPPONDENSO
NGK
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf:
100 20

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter
Without filter
Oil grade:
API SH, "Energy-Conserving II" multi-
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
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Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
K16TR11
BKR5EKB11

COOLING SYSTEM

Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Automatic Transmission
2.8 (3.0, 2.5)
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Manual transmission
Coolant type:
With ethylene-glycol antifreeze
(Do not use alcohol type.)
Vehicles sold in Puerto Rico
4.8 (5.1, 4.2)
Vehicles sold outside Puerto Rico
5.3 (5.6, 4.7)
4.9 (5.2, 4.3)