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Toyota Celica (2005 year). Instruction - part 16

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General maintenance

If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechan-

Listed below are the general maintenance

Engine coolant level

ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-

items that should be performed as fre-

Make sure the coolant level is between

mended. Please be aware that do−it−your-

quently as specified. In addition to check-

the

“FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see−

self maintenance can affect your warranty

ing the items listed, if you notice any

through reservoir when the engine is cold.

coverage. See “Owner’s Warranty Informa-

unusual noise, smell or vibration, you

See Section 7−2 for additional information.

tion Booklet” or

“Owner’s Manual Supple-

should investigate the cause or take your

Radiator, condenser and hoses

ment” for the details.

vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-

Check that the front of the radiator and

fied service shop immediately. It is recom-

condenser are clean and not blocked with

mended that any problem you notice be

leaves, dirt, or insects. See in Section

brought to the attention of your dealer or

7−2 for additional information.

the qualified service shop for their advice.

Battery condition

Check the battery condition by the indica-

CAUTION

tor color. See Section

7−3 for additional

information.

Make these checks only with ade-

quate ventilation if you run the en-

Brake fluid level

gine.

Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.

See Section 7−2 for additional information.

IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Engine oil level

Check the level on the dipstick with the

Items listed below should be checked

engine turned off and the vehicle parked

from time to time, e.g. each time when

on a level spot. See Section 7−2 for addi-

refueling.

tional information.

Washer fluid

Power steering fluid level

Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the

Check the level through the reservoir. The

tank. See Section 7−3 for additional infor-

level should be in the

“HOT” or

“COLD”

mation.

range depending on the fluid temperature.

See Section 7−2 for additional information.

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Does your vehicle need

repairing?

Tire inflation pressure

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-

If you notice any of these clues, take your

mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that

vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as

Check the pressure with a gauge ev-

ery two weeks, or at least once a

indicate service is needed. Some impor-

possible. It probably needs adjustment or

tant clues are as follows:

repair.

month. See Section 7−2 for additional

information.

D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

CAUTION

Tire surface and wheel nuts

D Appreciable loss of power

Check the tires carefully for cuts,

D Strange engine noises

Do not continue driving with the ve-

damage or excessive wear. See Sec-

hicle unchecked. It could result in se-

D A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-

tion

7−2 for additional information.

ter dripping from the air conditioning

rious vehicle damage and possibly

When checking the tires, make sure

after use is normal.)

personal injury.

no nuts are missing, and check the

D Change in exhaust sound

(This may

nuts for looseness. Tighten them if

indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide

necessary.

leak. Drive with the windows open and

Tire rotation

have the exhaust system checked im-

mediately.)

Rotate the tires according to the

maintenance schedule. (For sched-

D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal

uled maintenance information, please

when cornering; uneven tire wear

refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance

D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-

straight on a level road

ment”.) See Section 7−2 for additional

D Strange noises related to suspension

information.

movement

D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy

feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-

most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one

side when braking

D Engine coolant temperature continually

higher than normal

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Engine compartment overview

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1. Power steering fluid reservoir

2. Engine oil level dipstick

3. Engine coolant reservoir

4. Engine oil filler cap

5. Battery

6. Brake fluid reservoir

7. Fuse blocks

8. Radiator

9. Electric cooling fans

10. Condenser

11. Windshield and rear window washer

fluid tank

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1. Power steering fluid reservoir

2. Engine oil level dipstick

3. Engine coolant reservoir

4. Engine oil filler cap

5. Battery

6. Brake fluid reservoir

7. Fuse blocks

8. Radiator

9. Electric cooling fans

10. Condenser

11. Windshield and rear window washer

fluid tank

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Fuse locations

Spare fuses

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Do−it−yourself service

precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself,

be sure to follow the correct procedure

CAUTION

D Be sure that the ignition is off if

you work near the electric cooling

given in this Section.

D When the engine is running, keep

fans or radiator grille. With the

You should be aware that improper or in-

hands, clothing, and tools away

ignition on, the electric cooling fans

complete servicing may result in operating

from the moving fan and engine

will automatically start to run if the

problems.

drive

belts.

(Removing rings,

engine coolant temperature is high

Performing do−it−yourself maintenance

watches, and ties is advisable.)

and/or the air conditioning is on.

during the warranty period may affect your

D Right after driving, the engine

D Use eye protection whenever you

warranty coverage. Read the separate

compartment—the engine, radiator,

work on or under your vehicle

Toyota Warranty statement for details and

exhaust manifold, power steering

where you may be exposed to flying

suggestions.

fluid reservoir and spark plug

or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

This Section gives instructions only for

boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-

D Used engine oil contains potentially

those items that are relatively easy for an

ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids

harmful contaminants which may

owner to perform. As explained in Section

and spark plugs may also be hot.

cause skin disorders such as in-

6, there are still a number of items that

D If the engine is hot, do not remove

flammation or skin cancer, so care

must be done by a qualified technician

the coolant reservoir cap or air re-

should be taken to avoid prolonged

with special tools.

lease valve or loosen the drain

and repeated contact with it. To re-

For information on tools and parts for do−

plugs to prevent burning yourself.

move used engine oil from your

it−yourself maintenance, see

“Parts and

skin, wash thoroughly with soap

D Do not leave anything that may

tools”.

and water.

burn easily, such as paper or rags,

Utmost care should be taken when work-

in the engine compartment.

D Do not leave used oil within the

ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental

reach of children.

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

injury. Here are a few precautions that

low open flames around fuel or the

D Dispose of used oil and filter only

you should be especially careful to ob-

battery. Their fumes are flammable.

in a safe and acceptable manner.

serve:

Do not dispose of used oil and fil-

D Do not get under your vehicle with

ter in household trash, in sewers or

just the body jack supporting it. Al-

onto the ground. Call your dealer or

ways use automotive jack stands or

a service station for information

other solid supports.

concerning recycling or disposal.

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Positioning the jack

D Be extremely cautious when work-

z Do not pry the outer electrode of a

ing on the battery. It contains poi-

spark plug against the center elec-

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

trode.

z Use only spark plugs of the speci-

fied type. Using other types will

NOTICE

cause engine damage, loss of per-

formance or radio noise.

z Remember that battery and ignition

cables carry high currents or volt-

z Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark

ages. Be careful of accidentally

plugs by cleaning or regapping.

causing a short circuit.

z Do not overfill automatic transmis-

z Add only “Toyota Super Long Life

sion fluid, or the transmission

Coolant” or similar high quality eth-

could be damaged.

ylene glycol based non−silicate,

z Do not drive with the air cleaner

Front

non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−bo-

filter removed, or excessive engine

rate coolant with long−life hybrid

wear could result. Also backfiring

organic acid technology to fill the

could cause a fire in the engine

radiator.

“Toyota Super Long Life

compartment.

Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-

z Be careful not to scratch the glass

ant and

50% deionized water

(for

surface with the wiper frame.

the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45%

z When closing the engine hood,

deionized water (for Canada).

check to see that you have not for-

z If you spill some of the coolant, be

gotten any tools, rags, etc.

sure to wash it off with water to

prevent it from damaging the parts

or paint.

z Do not allow dirt or anything else

to fall through the spark plug holes.

Rear

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Parts and tools

When jacking up your vehicle with the

Here is a list of parts and tools you will

jack, position the jack correctly as

D Never get under the vehicle when

need to perform do−it−yourself mainte-

the vehicle is supported by the jack

shown in the illustrations.

nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-

alone.

signed in metric sizes, so your tools must

CAUTION

D Do not raise the vehicle with some-

be metric.

one in the vehicle.

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

When jacking, be sure to observe the

D When raising the vehicle, do not

Parts (if level is low):

following to reduce the possibility of

place any objects on top of or un-

personal injury:

D “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-

derneath the jack.

lent

D Follow jacking instructions.

See Section 7−2 for details about en-

D Do not put any part of your body

NOTICE

gine oil selection.

under the vehicle supported by the

jack. Personal injury may occur.

Tools:

Make sure to place the jack correctly,

D Do not start or run the engine while

or your vehicle may be damaged.

D Rag or paper towel

your vehicle is supported by the

D Funnel (only for adding oil)

jack.

CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT

D Stop the vehicle on a level firm

LEVEL

ground, firmly set the parking brake

Parts (if level is low):

and put the transmission in

“P”

(automatic) or reverse

(manual).

D “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or

Block the wheels on the opposite

similar high quality ethylene glycol

side of the jack up point if neces-

based non−silicate, non−amine, non−ni-

sary.

trite, and non−borate coolant with long−

life hybrid organic acid technology.

D Make sure to set the jack properly

in the jack point. Raising the ve-

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a

hicle with jack improperly posi-

mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-

tioned will damage the vehicle or

ized water

(for the U.S.A.) or

55%

may allow the vehicle to fall off the

coolant and

45% deionized water

(for

jack and cause personal injury.

Canada).

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Checking the engine oil level

With the engine at operating tempera-

If the oil level is below or only slightly

ture and turned off, check the oil level

above the low level, add engine oil of

Low level

Full level

on the dipstick.

the same type as already in the engine.

1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle

Remove the oil filler cap and add engine

should be on level ground. After turning

oil in small quantities at a time, checking

off the engine, wait a few minutes for

the dipstick. We recommend that you use

the oil to drain back into the bottom of

a funnel when adding oil.

the engine.

The approximate quantity of oil needed to

2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under

raise the level between low and full on the

the end and wipe it clean.

dipstick is indicated below for reference.

Add oil

O.K.

Too full

3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far

When the level reaches within the correct

as it will go, or the reading will not be

range, install the filler cap hand−tight.

correct.

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Oil quantity, L

(qt., Imp. qt.):

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil

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1.3

(1.4,

1.1)

level while holding a rag under the

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1.5

(1.6,

1.3)

end.

Low level

Full level

NOTICE

NOTICE

z Be careful not to spill engine oil on

Be careful not to drop engine oil on

the vehicle components.

the vehicle components.

z Avoid overfilling, or the engine

could be damaged.

z Check the oil level on the dipstick

once again after adding the oil.

Add oil

O.K.

Too full

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ENGINE OIL SELECTION

SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for good

fuel economy and good starting in cold

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in

weather.

your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent

If SAE

5W−30 is not available, SAE

to satisfy the following grade and

10W−30 may be used. However, it

viscosity.

should be replaced with SAE 5W−30 at

the next oil change.

Oil grade:

API grade SL

“Energy−Conserving” or

ILSAC multigrade engine oil

Recommended viscosity:

SAE 5W−30

API service symbol

Outside temperature

ILSAC certification mark

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