ENGINE GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Tech Tips

Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.


  1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT


    1. Check the drive belt.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE

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      4GR-FSE

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  2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL


    1. Inspect the engine oil.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE

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      4GR-FSE

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  3. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER


    1. Replace the engine oil and oil filter.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE

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      4GR-FSE

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  4. INSPECT COOLING AND HEATER SYSTEM


    1. Check that the radiator, condenser 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. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Inspect the engine coolant.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE

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      4GR-FSE

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  6. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Replace the engine coolant.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE

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      4GR-FSE

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  7. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS


    1. Replace the spark plugs.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE

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      4GR-FSE

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  8. INSPECT BATTERY (except Europe)


    1. Check the battery.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE

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      4GR-FSE

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  9. ADD FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM


    1. for 2GR-FSE, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Philippines, Indonesia, G.C.C., Jordan, Lebanon, Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Aruba, Curacao, Dominican Republic, and Honduras:

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

    2. for 4GR-FSE, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Malta, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, China, G.C.C., Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Aruba, Netherlands, Curacao, Dominican Republic, and Honduras:

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

  10. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER


    1. Remove the air cleaner 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. Clean the air cleaner filter with compressed air.

    4. Reinstall the air filter.

  11. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS


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

  12. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET


    1. Check the fuel tank gasket.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE (w/ Canister Pump Module)

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      2GR-FSE (w/o Canister Pump Module)

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      4GR-FSE

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  13. REPLACE FUEL FILTER


    1. Replace the fuel filter.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE

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      4GR-FSE

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  14. INSPECT FUEL LINES, FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BAND


    1. Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation. Also, visually check the tank band for looseness.

  15. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER (except Korea)


    1. Check the charcoal canister.

      Type See procedures
      2GR-FSE (w/ Canister Pump Module)

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      2GR-FSE (w/o Canister Pump Module)

      Click here

      4GR-FSE (w/ Canister Pump Module)

      Click here

      4GR-FSE (w/o Canister Pump Module)

      Click here