1996 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 189

Parts and tools NOTICE zRemember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit. zAdd only demineralized or distilled water to fill the radiator. And if you spill some of the coolant, be sure to wash off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint. zDo not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes. zUse only spark plugs of the specified type. Using other types will cause engine damage, loss of performance or radio noise. zDo not reuse platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. zDo not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission could be damaged. 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) 183