General Maintenance

HINT:

Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT 
   DRIVE BELT INSPECTION REFERENCE
   
   

   Type	See procedures
   3GR-FSE	See VALVE CLEARANCE
   3UZ-FE	See REMOVAL

2. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE 
   VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION REFERENCE
   
   

   Type	See procedures
   3UZ-FE	See VALVE CLEARANCE

3. INSPECT TIMING BELT 
   TIMING BELT INSPECTION REFERENCE
   
   

   Type	See procedures
   3UZ-FE	See INSPECTION

4. INSPECT COOLING AND HEATER SYSTEM 
   1. Check that the radiator, condenser and/or intercooler are not blocked with leaves, dirt or insects, and clean them if necessary. Also check the hose connection for the installation condition, corrosion, etc.
5. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER 
   ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT REFERENCE
   
   

   Type	See procedures
   3GR-FSE	(2WD) REPLACEMENT
   3GR-FSE	(4WD) See REPLACEMENT
   3UZ-FE	See REPLACEMENT

6. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT 
   ENGINE COOLANT TYPE REPLACEMENT REFERENCE
   
   

   Type	See procedures
   3GR-FSE	See COOLANT
   3UZ-FE	See COOLANT

7. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS 
   1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
8. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS 
   SPARK PLUGS REPLACEMENT REFERENCE
   
   

   Type	See procedures
   3GR-FSE	See REMOVAL
   3UZ-FE	See REMOVAL

9. INSPECT BATTERY 
   BATTERY INSPECTION REFERENCE
   
   

   Type	See procedures
   3GR-FSE	See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
   3UZ-FE	See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

10. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER 
    1. Remove the air filter.
    2. Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily. If necessary, replace the air filter.
       Fig 1: Cleaning Air Cleaner Filter

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Reinstall the air filter.
11. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER 
    1. Replace the air filter with a new one.
12. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET 
    FUEL TANK CAP GASKET INSPECTION REFERENCE
    
    

    Type	See procedures
    3GR-FSE	See INSTALLATION
    3UZ-FE	See INSTALLATION

13. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS AND FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS 
    1. Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation or tank band looseness.
14. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER 
    CHARCOAL CANISTER INSPECTION REFERENCE
    
    

    Type	See procedures
    3GR-FSE	See INSPECTION
    3UZ-FE	See INSPECTION