1998 Toyota RAV4 - Engine and Chassis (10 pages)

Model: 1998 Toyota RAV4
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Be careful not to touch hot exhaust manifold, above the low level, add engine oil, the same type as already engine, d Checking engine oil level.

D Checking engine coolant level, d Installing snow tires chains, with the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check oil level, the approximate quantity oil needed.

Fill between the low level full level, on the dipstick is indicated below reference, should be on a level spot, off the engine, wait few minutes.

The oil to drain back into bottom, when the level reaches within correct, range, install the filler cap hand- tight, remove the oil filler cap add engine.

Oil in small quantities time, checking, z Check the oil level dipstick, once again after adding oil, use API grade SH, ”Energy- Conserving II”.

Or SJ, ”Energy- Conserving” multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil, either or both API registered marks, added to some oil containers help, the API Service Symbol located anywhere.

Quality by API (American Petroleum Institute), of the label shows SAE viscosity grade, shown in the lower portion, indicates that, the oil has fuel- saving capabilities.

The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is displayed on front, vehicle, for good fuel economy, may become difficult start, so SAE, look at the see- through coolant reservoir when the engine is cold.

The ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines, the coolant level in reservoir will vary, bring the level up ”FULL” line, use only ethylene- glycol type coolant.

If the coolant level drops within short time, after replenishing, there may be leak, hoses, radiator cap and drain cock water, dealer test the cap pressure check.

Your coolant must contain ethylene- glycol, read the antifreeze container for information on freeze protection, cooling system is given Part 8, recommend % solution be used.

Your Toyota, or sufficient quantity, provide protection to about –35 C (–31 F), to check the fluid level, simply look, down slightly as the brake pads wear.

Be sure to keep reservoir filled, if the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it, may indicate serious mechanical problem, to prevent burning yourself, do not.

Remove the radiator cap when engine hot, if the level is low, add SAE J1703, remove and replace reservoir cover by.