Toyota Avalon 1998 User Manual

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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):
 Engine oil API grade SH,
”Energy- Conserving II” or SJ
”Energy- Conserving” multigrade or
ILSAC multigrade having viscosity
proper for your climate
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
 Ethylene- glycol antifreeze
 Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
 Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
 SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
 Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON

II or III
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
 Warm water
 Baking soda
 Grease
 Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
 Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tools:
 Screwdriver (for passenger’s side kick
panel screw)
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
 Water
 Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools:
 Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
 Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in ”Re-
placing light bulbs” in Chapter 7- 3.)
Tools:
 Screwdriver
 Conventonal wrench

Toyota Avalon 1998 Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	Avalon 1998
Category	Automobile
Language	English