1996 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 172

Parts and tools Here is a list of parts and tools you will need on performing do-it-yourself maintenance. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric. Checking the engine oil level Parts (if level is low): S Engine oil API SH, "Energy- Conserving II" multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your climate Tools: S Rag or paper towel S Funnel (only for adding oil) Checking the engine coolant level Parts (if level is low): S Ethylene-glycol antifreeze S Demineralized or distilled water Tools: S Funnel (only for adding coolant) Checking brake fluid Parts (if level is low): S SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: S Rag or paper towel S Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking power steering fluid Parts (if level is low): S Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON®-II or -III Tools: S Rag or paper towel S Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking battery condition Non-maintenance batteries- Tools: S Warm water S Baking soda S Grease S Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts) Maintenance type batteries- Parts (if level is low): S Distilled water Tools: S Warm water S Baking soda S Grease S Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts) S Coin (for vent plugs) S Funnel (only for adding distilled water) Checking and replacing fuses Parts (if replacement is necessary): S Fuse with same amperage rating as original Tools: S Screwdriver (for passenger's side kick panel screw) Adding washer fluid Parts: S Water S Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: S Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: S Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in "Replacing light bulbs" in Chapter 7-3.) Tools: S Screwdriver S Conventional wrench 166