1996 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 190

Parts and tools zDo not drive with the air cleaner filter removed, or excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment. zBe careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame. zWhen closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. 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) 184