2000 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 203

Rav4(U) Parts and tools D 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. z Do not reuse platinum−tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. z Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid and transfer oil, or the transmission and transfer could be damaged. z Do not drive with the air cleaner filter removed, or excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment. z Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame. z When 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): D Engine NOTICE z Remember that battery and ignition cable carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit. z Add 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. z Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes. z Do not pry the outer electrode of a spark plug against the center electrode. z Use only spark plugs of the specified type. Using other types will cause engine damage, loss of performance or radio noise. oil API grade SJ, "Energy −Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your climate Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding oil) Checking the engine coolant level Parts (if level is low): D "TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equivalent See Section 7−2 for details about coolant type selection. D Demineralized or distilled water Tools: D Funnel (only for adding coolant) Checking brake fluid Parts (if level is low): D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 203