Toyota 2002 4runner Manual page 267

z Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
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-
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
hood,
"Energy–Conserving"
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
D
Rag or paper towel
D
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE
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)
2002 MY 4RUNNER_U (OM35787U)
'02 4Runner_U (L/O 0108)
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)
SJ or SL,
or ILSAC CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
D
Automatic
DEXRONrII or III
Tools:
D
Rag or paper towel
D
COOLANT
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
D
Warm water
D
Baking soda
D
Grease
D
Conventional
clamp bolts)
transmission fluid
wrench (for terminal
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