ENGINE GENERAL MAINTENANCE

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT

   
   

   1. Inspect the drive belt.

      Type	See procedure
      8AR-FTS	Click here
      3ZR-FAE	Click here

2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

   
   

   1. Replace the engine oil and oil filter.

      Type	See procedure
      8AR-FTS	Click here
      3ZR-FAE	Click here

3. 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.

4. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT

   
   

   1. Inspect the engine coolant.

      Type	See procedure
      8AR-FTS (Cooling System)	Click here
      8AR-FTS (Intercooler)	Click here
      3ZR-FAE	Click here

5. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT

   
   

   1. Replace the engine coolant.

      Type	See procedure
      8AR-FTS (Cooling System)	Click here
      8AR-FTS (Intercooler)	Click here
      3ZR-FAE	Click here

6. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS

   
   

   1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.

7. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

   
   

   1. Replace the spark plugs.

      Type	See procedure
      8AR-FTS	Click here
      3ZR-FAE	Click here

8. INSPECT BATTERY

   
   

   1. Inspect the battery.

      Type	See procedure
      8AR-FTS	Click here
      3ZR-FAE	Click here

9. REPLACE FUEL FILTER

   
   

   1. Replace the fuel filter.

      Type	See procedure
      8AR-FTS (w/ Canister Pump Module)	Click here
      8AR-FTS (w/o Canister Pump Module)	Click here
      3ZR-FAE	Click here

10. ADD FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    
    

    1. for 8AR-FTS:

       
       

       1. for Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, Macao, G.C.C. Countries, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, China, Philippines, Aruba, Peru, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Bolibia:

          Add fuel injector cleaner to the fuel tank (Refer to the Service Bulletin for the fuel injection cleaner).

    2. for 3ZR-FAE:

       
       

       1. for Russia, Kazakhstan, and China:

          Add fuel injector cleaner to the fuel tank.

11. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT

    
    

    1. Remove the air filter.

    2. 

       Check that the air cleaner is not excessively dirty.

       If the air cleaner 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 filter.

    5. When an excessive amount of dirt is present, replace the air filter.

12. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET

    
    

    1. Check the fuel tank cap gasket.

       Type	See procedure
       8AR-FTS	Click here
       3ZR-FAE	Click here

13. 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 for tank band looseness or deformation.

14. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER

    
    

    1. Inspect the charcoal canister.

       Type	See procedure
       8AR-FTS (w/ Canister Pump Module)	Click here
       8AR-FTS (w/o Canister Pump Module)	Click here
       3ZR-FAE	Click here