1997 Toyota Previa Owners Manual - Page 194

Parts and tools 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 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 front 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 (Multigrade and fuel-efficient oil is recommended.) 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) Changing the engine coolant Parts: S 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp. qt.) ethyleneglycol antifreeze S 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp. qt.) demineralized or distilled water Tools: S Conventional wrench (for drain plugs) S Funnel S Disposal container Checking power steering fluid Parts (if level is low): S Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON RII 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) 188