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General Maintenance [10/2014 - 09/2017]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT 
    1. Check the drive belt.
      Type See procedure
      8AR-FTS Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2014 - ]
  2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL 
    1. Inspect the engine oil.
      Type See procedure
      8AR-FTS Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2014 - ]
  3. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER 
    1. Replace the engine oil and oil filter.
      Type See procedure
      8AR-FTS Refer to REPLACEMENT [10/2014 - 05/2018]
  4. INSPECT COOLING AND HEATER SYSTEM 

    Check that the radiator, condenser and/or intercooler is not blocked with leaves, dirt or insects, and clean them if necessary. Also check the hose connection for the installation condition, corrosion, etc.

  5. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT 
    1. Inspect the engine coolant.
      Type See procedure
      Cooling System Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2014 - ]
      Intercooler Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2014 - ]
  6. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT 
    1. Replace the engine coolant.
      Type See procedure
      Cooling System Refer to REPLACEMENT [10/2014 - ]
      Intercooler Refer to REPLACEMENT [10/2014 - ]
  7. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS 
    1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
  8. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS 
    1. Replace the spark plugs.
      Type See procedure
      8AR-FTS Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ]
  9. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT 
    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element.
    2. Check that the air cleaner filter element is not excessively dirty.
      GTY102000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the air cleaner filter element is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner filter element.

    3. If cleaning the air cleaner filter element, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.
    4. Reinstall the air cleaner filter element.
  10. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET 
    1. Check the fuel tank cap gasket.
      Type See procedure
      8AR-FTS Refer to INSPECTION [10/2014 - 05/2018]
  11. INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS 
    1. Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leaks, loose connections, or deformation.
    2. Check the tank bands for looseness or deformation.