Maintenance data
Operating fluids Engine oil: All-season engine oil with viscosity SAE 15W/40, 10W/30 or 20W/50. Cooling system: Ethylene glycol based antifreeze. Clutch hydraulic system: Brake fluid L703F or DOT 4. Manual transmission: Hypoid gear oil with viscosity SAE 75W/90. Automatic transmission: Dexron II ATF. Brake system: Brake fluid L703F or DOT 4. Power steering: Dexron IIATF fluid.
Fluid capacities Engine oil: Without filter / With filter. Engine 4A-FE 1587 cm3 2.8 L 3 L Engine 3S-FE 1998 cm3:
manual transmission 4.2 L 4.6 L automatic transmission 4.1 L 4.5 L Cooling system: Engine 4A-FE 1587 cm3 5.4 L Engine 3S-FE 1998 cm3:
manual transmission 6.5 L automatic transmission 6.6 L Fuel tank (all models) 60 L Transmission: Manual 2.6 L Automatic:
Drain and refill (approx.) 3.1 L Dry:
with 4A-FE engine:
transmission A240E 7.2 L transmission A245E 7.6 L with 3S-FE engine 8 L Engine oil filter: Champion C138 Valve clearance (cold engine): Intake Exhaust Engines 4A-FE and 7A-FE 0.15-0.25 mm 0.25-0.35 mm Engines 3S-FE 0.19-0.29 mm 0.28-0.38 mm Cooling system: Antifreeze concentration:
28% antifreeze: freezing point -15°C 50% antifreeze: freezing point -30°C Fuel system: Air filter Champion U565 Fuel filter Champion L149 Engine idle speed: Engine 4A-FE:
manual transmission 750±50 rpm automatic transmission 800±50 rpm Engine 3S-FE 700±50 rpm CO content* *- (not adjustable - for checking only) 0 to 0.5 %
Ignition system Spark plugs* Plug type Gap Engines 4A-FE 1587 cm3: Champion RC 7 YCC4 1.1 mm Engines 3S-FE and 3S-GE: Champion RC 6 YCC 1.0 mm Spark plug high-tension cable resistance 25 kOhm (MAX) * The table shows plug types and gap values recommended by Champion Spark Plug. When using plugs of other types, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
Brakes Front brake pad minimum thickness: 1.0 mm Rear brake pad minimum thickness: 1.0 mm Parking brake lever travel: 4-7 clicks Front brake disc minimum thickness:
3S-FE engine models 26.0 mm All other models 23.0 mm Rear brake disc minimum thickness: 9.0 mm Tire pressure (cold) Front Rear 1 to 4 passengers * 175/70R14 2.2 bar 2.1 bar 185/65R1486H 2.0 bar 1.9 bar 185/65R1486V 2.0 bar 1.9 bar 195/60R15 2.1 bar 1.9 bar Full load 175/70R14 2.3 bar 2.3 bar 185/65R1486H 2.2 bar 2.2 bar 185/65R14B6V 2.2 bar 2.2 bar 195/60R15 2.1 bar 2.1 bar
Drive belt deflection: 4A-FE engines: Generator and water pump belt 11.5-13.5 mm Compressor belt 8.5-9.5 mm Power steering pump belt 6.0-8.0 mm 3S-FE engines: Generator belt 13.0-17.0 mm Compressor belt 13.0-16.0 mm Power steering pump belt 10.0-13.0 mm Torque specifications: N·m Wheel nuts 103 Spark plugs 18 Engine oil pan drain plug 34 Manual transmission drain and filler plugs 49 Automatic transmission drain plug 17 Generator mounting bolt to support bracket 54 Generator to adjusting bar: 4A-FE engines 19 3S-FE engines 27 Camshaft cover: 4A-FE engines 6 3S-FE engines 44
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