1997 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 168

Part and tools S Dispose of used oil and filter only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil and filter in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call your dealer or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal. NOTICE zRemember that battery and ignition cable 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 it 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. zDo not pry the outer electrode of a spark plug against the center electrode. zUse only spark plugs of the specified type. Using other types will cause engine damage, loss of performance or radio noise. zDo not overfill automatic transmission fluid and transfer oil or the transmission and transfer 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 166