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Toyota Solara (2008 year). Instruction - part 24

’08 Solara_U (L/O 0802)

"3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine

1. Power steering fluid reservoir

2. Engine oil level dipstick

3. Engine oil filler cap

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Fuse block

6. Battery

7. Radiator

8. Electric cooling fans

9. Condenser

10. Windshield washer fluid tank

11. Engine coolant reservoir

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Do−it−yourself service

Fuse locations

precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself,

be sure to follow the correct procedure

Spare fuses

given in this Section.

You should be aware that improper or in-

complete servicing may result in operating

problems.

Performing do−it−yourself maintenance

during the warranty period may affect your

warranty coverage. Read the separate

Toyota Warranty statement for details and

suggestions.

This Section gives instructions only for

those items that are relatively easy for an

owner to perform. As explained in Section

6, there are still a number of items that

must be done by a qualified technician

with special tools.

For information on tools and parts for do−

it−yourself maintenance, see

“Parts and

tools” on page

341 in this Section.

Utmost care should be taken when work-

ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental

injury. Here are a few precautions that

you should be especially careful to ob-

serve:

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CAUTION

D Be sure that the ignition is off if

D Dispose of used oil and filter only

you work near the electric cooling

in a safe and acceptable manner.

D When the engine is running, keep

fans or radiator grille. With the

Do not dispose of used oil and fil-

hands, clothing, and tools away

ignition on, the electric cooling fans

ter in household trash, in sewers or

from the moving fan and engine

will automatically start to run if the

onto the ground. Call your dealer or

drive

belts.

(Removing rings,

engine coolant temperature is high

a service station for information

watches, and ties is advisable.)

and/or the air conditioning is on.

concerning recycling or disposal.

D Right after driving, the engine

D Use eye protection whenever you

compartment—the engine, radiator,

work on or under your vehicle

NOTICE

exhaust manifold and spark plug

where you may be exposed to flying

boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-

or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

z Remember that battery and ignition

ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids

D Used engine oil contains potentially

cables carry high currents or volt-

and spark plugs may also be hot.

ages. Be careful of accidentally

harmful contaminants which may

D If the engine is hot, do not remove

cause skin disorders such as in-

causing a short circuit.

the radiator cap or loosen the drain

flammation or skin cancer, so care

z Add only “Toyota Super Long Life

plugs to prevent burning yourself.

should be taken to avoid prolonged

Coolant” or similar high quality eth-

and repeated contact with it. To re-

ylene glycol based non−silicate,

D Do not leave anything that may

move used engine oil from your

non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−bo-

burn easily, such as paper or rags,

in the engine compartment.

skin, wash thoroughly with soap

rate coolant with long−life hybrid

and water.

organic acid technology to fill the

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

D Do not leave used oil within the

radiator.

“Toyota Super Long Life

low open flames around fuel or the

reach of children.

Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-

battery. Their fumes are flammable.

ant and

50% deionized water

(for

D Be extremely cautious when work-

D Do not get under your vehicle with

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

ing on the battery. It contains poi-

just the body jack supporting it. Al-

deionized water (for Canada).

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

ways use automotive jack stands or

z If you spill some of the coolant, be

other solid supports.

sure to wash it off with water to

prevent it from damaging the parts

or paint.

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Positioning a floor jack

When jacking up your vehicle with the

z Do not allow dirt or anything else

floor jack, position the jack correctly as

to fall through the spark plugholes.

shown in the illustrations.

z Use only spark plugs of the speci-

fied type. Using other types will

CAUTION

cause engine damage, loss of per-

formance or radio noise.

When jacking, be sure to observe the

following to reduce the possibility of

z Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark

death or serious injury:

plugs by cleaning or regapping.

z Do not overfill automatic transmis-

D Follow jacking instructions.

sion fluid, or the transmission

D Do not put any part of your body

could be damaged.

under the vehicle supported by the

z Do not drive with the air cleaner

floor jack. Personal injury may oc-

Front

filter removed, or excessive engine

cur.

wear could result. Also backfiring

D Do not start or run the engine while

could cause a fire in the engine

your vehicle is supported by the

compartment.

floor jack.

z Be careful not to scratch the glass

D Stop the vehicle on a level firm

surface with the wiper frame.

ground, firmly set the parking brake

z When closing the engine hood,

and put the transmission in

“P”

check to see that you have not for-

(automatic) or reverse

(manual).

gotten any tools, rags, etc.

Block the wheels on the opposite

side of the floor jack up point if

necessary.

Rear

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Parts and tools

Here is a list of parts and tools you will

Tools:

D Make sure to set the floor jack

need to perform do−it−yourself mainte-

D Funnel (only for adding coolant)

properly in the jack point. Raising

nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-

the vehicle with floor jack improper-

CHECKING BRAKE FLUID

signed in metric sizes, so your tools must

ly positioned will damage the ve-

be metric.

Parts (if level is low):

hicle or may allow the vehicle to

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

fall off the floor jack and cause

brake fluid

personal injury.

Parts (if level is low):

Tools:

D Never get under the vehicle when

D “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-

the vehicle is supported by the

lent

D Rag or paper towel

floor jack alone; use vehicle sup-

See page 344 in Section

7−2 for de-

D Funnel (only for adding fluid)

port stands.

tails about engine oil selection.

CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID

D Do not raise the vehicle with some-

Tools:

Parts (if level is low):

one in the vehicle.

D Rag or paper towel

D Automatic

transmission

fluid

D When raising the vehicle, do not

D Funnel (only for adding oil)

DEXRONrII or III

place any objects on top of or un-

derneath the floor jack.

CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT

Tools:

LEVEL

D Rag or paper towel

Parts (if level is low):

D Funnel (only for adding fluid)

NOTICE

D “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or

CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION

Make sure to place the floor jack cor-

similar high quality ethylene glycol

Tools:

rectly, or your vehicle may be dam-

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

aged.

trite, and non−borate coolant with long−

D Warm water

life hybrid organic acid technology.

D Baking soda

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a

D Grease

mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-

D Conventional wrench

(for

terminal

ized water

(for the U.S.A.) or

55%

clamp bolts)

coolant and

45% deionized water

(for

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 line, add engine oil

Low level

Full level

on the dipstick.

of the same type as already in the en-

gine.

1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle

should be on level ground. After turning

Remove the oil filler cap and add engine

off the engine, wait a few minutes for

oil in small quantities at a time, checking

the oil to drain back into the bottom of

the dipstick. We recommend that you use

the engine.

a funnel when adding oil.

2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under

The approximate quantity of oil needed to

the end and wipe it clean.

raise the level between low and full on the

Add oil

O.K.

Too full

dipstick is indicated as follows:

3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far

2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine

as it will go, or the reading will not be

1.1 L (1.1 qt.,

1.0 Imp. qt.)

correct.

2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine

3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil

1.5 L (1.6 qt.,

1.3 Imp. qt.)

level while holding a rag under the

For the engine oil capacity, see

“Service

end.

specifications” on page

373 in Section 8.

Low level

Full level

CAUTION

When the level reaches within the correct

range, install the filler cap hand−tight.

Be careful not to touch the hot ex-

haust manifold.

NOTICE

Be careful not to drop engine oil on

Add oil

O.K.

Too full

the vehicle components.

3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine

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Recommended viscosity:

3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine

NOTICE

SAE 5W−30

2.4 L 4−cylinder

(2AZ−FE) engine

z Be careful not to spill engine oil on

SAE 5W−20 or 0W−20

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.

ENGINE OIL SELECTION

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in

Outside temperature

your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent

Outside temperature

to satisfy the following grade and

viscosity.

SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for good

Oil grade:

fuel economy, and good starting in cold

ILSAC multigrade engine oil

SAE 5W−20 or 0W−20 engine oil may be

weather.

used. However, SAE 0W−20 is the best

choice for good fuel economy, and

If SAE 5W−30 oil is not available, SAE

good starting in cold weather.

10W−30 oil may be used. However, it

should be replaced with SAE 5W−30 at

the next oil change.

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Checking the engine coolant

level

Look at the see−through coolant reser-

voir when the engine is cold. The cool-

ant level is satisfactory if it is between

the “F” and “L” lines on the reservoir.

If the level is low, add the coolant. (For

the coolant type, see

“Coolant type

selection” described below.)

The coolant level in the reservoir will vary

with engine temperature. However, if the

level is on or below the

“L” line, add

coolant. Bring the level up to the “F” line.

If the coolant level drops within a short

time after replenishing, there may be a

leak in the system. Visually check the

Oil identification mark

To ensure excellent lubrication perfor-

radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap,

mance for your engine,

“Toyota Genuine

The ILSAC

(International Lubricant Stan-

radiator cap and drain cock and water

Motor Oil” is available, which has been

dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-

pump.

specifically tested and approved for all

fication Mark is added to some oil con-

Toyota engines.

If you can find no leak, have your Toyota

tainers to help you select the oil you

dealer test the cap pressure and check

should use.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

for leaks in the cooling system.

ther details about

“Toyota Genuine Motor

Oil”.

CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, do not

remove the radiator cap when the en-

gine is hot.

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Checking the radiator and

condenser

Coolant type selection

If any of the above parts are extremely

dirty or you are not sure of their condi-

Use of improper coolants may damage

tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.

your engine cooling system.

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

CAUTION

or similar high quality ethylene glycol

based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,

To prevent burning yourself, be care-

and non−borate coolant with long−life hy-

ful not to touch the radiator or con-

brid organic acid technology.

(Coolant with

denser when the engine is hot.

long−life hybrid organic acid technology is

a combination of low phosphates and or-

ganic acids.)

NOTICE

For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life

To prevent damage to the radiator

Coolant” is a mixture of

50% coolant and

and condenser, do not perform the

50% deionized water. This coolant pro-

Toyota recommends

“Toyota Super Long

work by yourself.

vides protection down to about

−35_C

Life Coolant”, which has been tested to

(−31_F).

ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor

For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life

result in malfunction of your engine

coolant system with proper usage. “Toyota

Coolant” is a mixture of

55% coolant and

Super Long Life Coolant” is formulated

45% deionized water. This coolant pro-

with

long−life

hybrid

organic

acid

vides protection down to about

−42_C

technology and has been specifically

(−44_F).

designed to avoid engine cooling system

NOTICE

malfunction on Toyota vehicles.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for

Do not use plain water alone.

further details.

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Checking brake fluid

Checking power steering fluid

If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the

If cold O.K.

brake reservoir.

If hot O.K.

Remove and replace the reservoir cap by

hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted

Open

Close

line. This brings the fluid to the correct

level when you put the cap back on.

Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once

opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from

If cold

the air, and excess moisture can cause a

add

dangerous loss of braking.

If hot

add

CAUTION

To check the fluid level, simply look at

Check the fluid level through the reser-

Take care when filling the reservoir

the see−through reservoir. The level

voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-

because brake fluid can harm your

should be between the

“MAX” and

mission fluid DEXRONrII or III.

hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your

“MIN” lines on the reservoir.

If the vehicle has been driven around

80

hands or in your eyes, flush the af-

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go

km/h

(50 mph) for

20 minutes

(a little

fected area with clean water immedi-

down slightly as the brake pads wear. So

more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is

ately. If you still feel uncomfortable

be sure to keep the reservoir filled.

hot

(60_C—80_C or

140_F—175_F). You

with your hands or eyes, go to the

may also check the level when the fluid

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it

doctor.

is

cold

(about

room temperature,

may indicate a serious mechanical prob-

10_C—30_C or 50_F—85_F) if the engine

lem.

has not been run for about five hours.

NOTICE

If you spill some of the fluid, be sure

to wipe it off to prevent it from dam-

aging the parts or paintwork.

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Checking tire inflation

pressure

Clean all dirt from the outside of the res-

Keep your tire inflation pressures

ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If

at the proper level.

the fluid is cold, the level should be in the

The recommended cold tire inflation

“COLD” range. Similarly, if it is hot, the

pressures, tire sizes and the com-

fluid level should be in the

“HOT” range.

If the level is at the low side of either

bined weight of occupants and cargo

range, add automatic transmission fluid

(vehicle capacity weight) are de-

DEXRONrII or III to bring the level within

scribed on pages 372 and 377. They

the range.

are also on the tire and loading infor-

To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-

mation label.

terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,

You should check the tire inflation

turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-

pressure every two weeks, or at least

voir cap, visually check the steering box

once a month. And do not forget the

case, vane pump and hose connections

spare!

for leaks or damage.

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so be

careful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE

Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-

ing could be damaged.

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The following instructions for

D

Do not bleed or reduce tire

Tire pressure gauge

checking tire inflation pressure

inflation pressure after driving.

should be observed:

It is normal for the tire inflation

pressure to be higher after driving.

D

The pressure should be

checked only when the tires are

D

Never exceed the vehicle capac-

cold. If your vehicle has been

ity weight. Passenger and lug-

parked for at least 3 hours and has

gage weight should be located so

not been driven for more than 1.5

that the vehicle is balanced.

km or 1 mile since, you will get

an accurate cold tire inflation pres-

sure reading.

D

Always use a tire pressure

gauge. The appearance of a tire

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

can be misleading. Besides, tire

PROCEDURE

inflation pressures that are even

1. Remove the tire valve cap.

just a few pounds off can degrade

ride and handling.

2. Press the tip of the tire pressure

gauge to the tire valve.

D

Take special care when adding

air to the compact spare tire.

3. Read the pressure using the grad-

The smaller tire size can gain

uations of the gauge.

pressure very quickly. Add com-

4. In case the tire inflation pressure

pressed air in small quantities and

is not within the prescribed range,

check the pressure often until it

insert the compressed air from the

reaches the specified pressure.

valve. In case of applying too

much air, press the center of the

valve and release the air to adjust.

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5. After completing the tire inflation

CAUTION

High tire pressure

(overinfla-

pressure measurement and ad-

tion)—

justment, apply soapy water to the

Keep your tires properly inflated.

valve and check for leakage.

D Poor handling

Otherwise, the following condi-

6. Install the tire valve cap.

D Excessive wear

tions may occur and cause an ac-

If a gauge and air pump are not avail-

cident resulting in death or seri-

D Uneven wear

able, have your vehicle checked by

ous injuries.

D A greater possibility of tire

your Toyota dealer.

Low tire pressure

(underinfla-

damage from road hazards

tion)—

CAUTION

D Excessive wear

Be sure to reinstall the tire valve

D Uneven wear

caps. Without the valve caps, dirt

D Poor handling

or moisture could get into the

D Possibility of blowouts from an

valve core and cause air leakage.

overheated tire

If the caps have been lost, have

new ones put on as soon as pos-

D Poor sealing of the tire bead

sible.

D Wheel deformation and/or tire

separation

Incorrect tire inflation pressure may

D A greater possibility of tire

waste fuel, reduce the comfort of driv-

damage from road hazards

ing, reduce tire life and make your ve-

hicle less safe to drive.

If a tire frequently needs refilling,

have it checked by your Toyota deal-

er.

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