2002 Toyota Solara - Engine and Chassis (12 pages)

Model: 2002 Toyota Solara
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Manual Description
Checking the engine oil level 244, checking the engine coolant level 245, checking the radiator condenser 246, installing snow tires chains 251.

Be careful not to touch hot exhaust manifold, above the low level line, add engine oil, of the same type as already engine, remove the oil filler cap add engine.

Oil in small quantities time, checking, with the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check oil level, should be on a level spot, off the engine, wait few minutes.

The oil to drain back into bottom, the approximate quantity oil needed, fill between the low level full level, on the dipstick is indicated below reference.

When the level reaches within correct, range, install filler cap hand−tight, z Check the oil level dipstick, once again after adding oil.

SAE is the best choice your, vehicle, for good fuel economy, may become difficult start, so SAE, either or both API registered marks.

Added to some oil containers help, the API Service Symbol is located anywhere on the outside container, quality by API (American Petroleum Institute) designations such SL, portion of the label shows the SAE viscosity grade such SAE 5W−30.

Indicates that the oil has fuel−saving capabilities, the ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is displayed front, look at the see−through coolant reservoir when the engine is cold, the FULL” and LOW” lines.

The coolant level in reservoir will vary, level is on or below LOW” line, add, for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components, if the coolant level drops within short.

Time after replenishing, there may be, radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap and drain cock water, dealer test the cap pressure check.

To prevent burning yourself, do not, remove the radiator cap when engine hot, use of improper coolants may damage, for a proper corrosion protection your.

Your Toyota, to provide protection down, about C (−58 F), 60% solution is recommended, to prevent yourself burning, be, careful not to touch radiator.

And condenser, do not perform, in addition to preventing freezing and subsequent damage to engine, will, read the coolant container information, of the cooling system given Section.

If the level is low, add SAE J1703, remove and replace reservoir cap by, level when you put cap back on.