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Toyota MR2 Spyder (2005 year). Manual - part 15

Parts and tools

Here is a list of parts and tools you will

CHECKING BRAKE FLUID

z Do not drive with the air cleaner

need to perform do−it−yourself mainte-

Parts (if level is low):

filter removed, or excessive engine

nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-

wear could result. Also backfiring

D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

signed in metric sizes, so your tools must

could cause a fire in the engine

brake fluid

be metric.

compartment.

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Tools:

z Be careful not to scratch the glass

D Rag or paper towel

Parts (if level is low):

surface with the wiper frame.

D Funnel (only for adding fluid)

D “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-

z When closing the engine hood or

lent

CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID

trunk, check to see that you have

See page 208 in Section

7−2 for de-

not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.

Parts (if level is low):

tails about engine oil selection.

D Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent

Tools:

Tools:

D Rag or paper towel

D Rag or paper towel

D Funnel (only for adding oil)

D Funnel (only for adding fluid)

CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT

CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION

LEVEL

Tools:

Parts (if level is low):

D Warm water

D “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or

similar high quality ethylene glycol

D Baking soda

based non−silicate, non−amine, non−ni-

D Grease

trite, and non−borate coolant with long−

D Conventional wrench

(for

terminal

life hybrid organic acid technology.

clamp bolts)

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a

CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES

mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-

Parts (if replacement is necessary):

ized water.

D Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with

Tools:

same amperage rating as original

D Funnel (only for adding coolant)

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Positioning the jack

ADDING WASHER FLUID

CAUTION

Parts:

D Water

When jacking, be sure to observe the

D Washer fluid containing antifreeze

following to reduce the possibility of

(for winter use)

personal injury:

Tools:

D Follow jacking instructions.

D Funnel

D Do not put any part of your body

under the vehicle supported by a

REPLACING LIGHT BULBS

Front of vehicle

jack. Personal injury may occur.

Parts:

D Do not start or run the engine while

D Bulb with same number and wattage

your vehicle is supported by the

rating as original

(See charts in

jack.

“Replacing light bulbs—” on page

228

When jacking up your vehicle with the

D Stop the vehicle on a level firm

in Section 7−3.)

jack, position the jack correctly as

ground, firmly set the parking brake

Tools:

shown in the illustration.

and put the transmission in reverse.

D Screwdriver

Block the wheel diagonally opposite

Jack position

to the one being changed if neces-

sary.

Front—Front crossmember

D Make sure to set the jack properly

Rear—Rear engine mounting bracket

in the jack point. Raising the ve-

Support position and

hicle with jack improperly posi-

Pantograph jack position

tioned will damage the vehicle or

may allow the vehicle to fall off the

jack and cause personal injury.

D Never get under the vehicle when

the vehicle is supported by the jack

alone; use vehicle support stands.

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D Do not raise the vehicle with some-

one in the vehicle.

D When raising the vehicle, do not

place any objects on top of or un-

derneath the jack.

NOTICE

Make sure to place the jack correctly,

or your vehicle may be damaged.

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Checking the engine oil level

CAUTION

NOTICE

Low level

Full level

z Be careful not to spill engine oil on

Be careful not to touch the hot ex-

the vehicle components.

haust manifold.

z Avoid overfilling, or the engine

could be damaged.

NOTICE

z Check the oil level on the dipstick

once again after adding the oil.

Be careful not to drop engine oil on

the vehicle components.

Add oil

O.K.

Too full

ENGINE OIL SELECTION

If the oil level is below or only slightly

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in

above the low level, add engine oil of

your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved

the same type as already in the engine.

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent

With the engine at operating tempera-

to satisfy the following grade and viscos-

Remove the oil filler cap and add engine

ture and turned off, check the oil level

ity.

oil in small quantities at a time, checking

on the dipstick.

the dipstick. We recommend that you use

Oil grade:

1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle

a funnel when adding oil.

should be on level ground. After turning

API grade SL

“Energy−Conserving” or

off the engine, wait a few minutes for

The approximate quantity of oil needed to

ILSAC multigrade engine oil.

raise the level between low and full on the

the oil to drain back into the bottom of

dipstick is indicated below for reference.

the engine.

When the level reaches within the correct

2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under

range, install the filler cap hand−tight.

the end and wipe it clean.

Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):

3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far

1.3

(1.4,

1.1)

as it will go, or the reading will not be

correct.

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil

level while holding a rag under the

end.

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Recommended viscosity:

Oil identification marks

SAE 5W−30

Either or both API registered marks are

added to some oil containers to help

you select the oil you should use.

The API Service Symbol is located any-

where on the outside of the container.

The top portion of the label shows the oil

quality by API

(American Petroleum

Institute) designations such as SL. The

center portion of the label shows the SAE

viscosity grade such as SAE

5W−30.

“Energy−Conserving” shown in the lower

Outside temperature

portion, indicates that the oil has

API service symbol

fuel−saving capabilities.

The ILSAC

(International Lubricant Stan-

dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-

SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for good

fication Mark is displayed on the front of

fuel economy, and good starting in cold

the container.

weather.

If SAE 5W−30 oil is not available, SAE

10W−30 oil may be used. However, it

should be replaced with SAE 5W−30 at

the next oil change.

ILSAC certification mark

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Checking the engine coolant

level

Look at the see−through coolant reser-

Coolant type selection

voir when the engine is cold. The cool-

Use of improper coolants may damage

ant level is satisfactory if it is between

your engine cooling system.

the

“FULL” and

“LOW” lines on the

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

reservoir. If the level is low, add the

or similar high quality ethylene glycol

coolant.

(For the coolant type, see

based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,

“Coolant type selection” described be-

and non−borate coolant with long−life hy-

low.)

brid organic acid technology.

(Coolant with

The coolant level in the reservoir will vary

long−life hybrid organic acid technology is

with engine temperature. However, if the

a combination of low phosphates and or-

level is on or below the

“LOW” line, add

ganic acids.)

coolant. Bring the level up to the

“FULL”

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-

line.

ture of

50% coolant and

50% deionized

If the coolant level drops within a short

To

ensure

excellent

lubrication

water. This coolant provides protection

time after replenishing, there may be a

performance for your engine,

“Toyota

down to about −35_C (−31_F).

leak in the system. Visually check the

Genuine Motor Oil” is available, which has

radiator, hoses, drain cock and water

NOTICE

been specifically tested and approved for

pump.

all Toyota engines.

Do not use plain water alone.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for

If you can find no leak, have your Toyota

further details about

“Toyota Genuine

dealer test the cap pressure and check

Motor Oil”.

for leaks in the cooling system.

CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, do not

remove the coolant reservoir cap or

air release valve when the engine is

hot.

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Checking the radiator and

condenser

Checking brake fluid

If any of the above parts are extremely

dirty or you are not sure of their condi-

tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, be care-

ful not to touch the radiator or con-

denser when the engine is hot.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the radiator

and condenser, do not perform the

Toyota recommends

“Toyota Super Long

To check the fluid level, simply look at

work by yourself.

Life Coolant”, which has been tested to

the see−through reservoir. The level

ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor

should be between the

“MAX” and

result in malfunction of your engine

“MIN” lines on the reservoir.

coolant system with proper usage. “Toyota

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go

Super Long Life Coolant” is formulated

down slightly as the brake pads wear. So

with

long−life

hybrid

organic

acid

be sure to keep the reservoir filled.

technology and has been specifically

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it

designed to avoid engine cooling system

may indicate a serious mechanical prob-

malfunction on Toyota vehicles.

lem.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for

further details.

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Checking power steering fluid

If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or

NOTICE

Open

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the

If cold

If hot

brake reservoir.

O.K.

If you spill some of the fluid, be sure

O.K.

Remove and replace the reservoir cap by

to wipe it off to prevent it from dam-

Close

hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted

aging the parts or paintwork.

line. This brings the fluid to the correct

level when you put the cap back on.

Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once

opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from

the air, and excess moisture can cause a

dangerous loss of braking.

If cold add

If hot add

CAUTION

Check the fluid level through the reser-

Take care when filling the reservoir

voir. If necessary, add Toyota P.S fluid

because brake fluid can harm your

EH or equivalent.

hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your

Before checking the power steering

hands or in your eyes, flush the af-

fluid, remove the cover inside the

fected area with clean water immedi-

trunk.

(See

“Replacing light bulbs” on

ately. If you still feel uncomfortable

page 228 in Section 7−3.)

with your hands or eyes, go to the

If the vehicle has been driven around

80

doctor.

km/h

(50 mph) for

20 minutes

(a little

more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is

hot

(60_C—80_C or

140_F—175_F). You

may also check the level when the fluid

is

cold

(about

room temperature,

10_C—30_C or 50_F—85_F) if the engine

has not been run for about five hours.

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Checking tire inflation

pressure

Clean all dirt from the outside of the res-

Keep your tire inflation pressures

ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If

at the proper level.

the fluid is cold, the level should be in the

The recommended cold tire inflation

“COLD” range. Similarly, if it is hot, the

pressures, tire sizes and the com-

fluid level should be in the

“HOT” range.

If the level is at the low side of either

bined weight of occupants and cargo

range, add Toyota P.S fluid EH or equiva-

(vehicle capacity weight) are de-

lent to bring the level within the range.

scribed on page 240 and 244. They

are also described on the tire and

To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-

terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,

loading information label as shown.

turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-

You should check the tire inflation

voir cap, visually check the steering box

pressures every two weeks, or at

case, vane pump and hose connections

least once a month. And do not forget

for leaks or damage.

the spare!

The following instructions for

CAUTION

checking tire inflation pressure

The reservoir tank may be hot so be

should be observed:

careful not to burn yourself.

D The pressure should be

checked only when the tires are

cold. If your vehicle has been

NOTICE

parked for at least 3 hours and has

Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-

not been driven for more than 1.5

ing could be damaged.

km or 1 mile since, you will get

an accurate cold tire inflation pres-

sure reading.

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D

Always use a tire pressure

5. After completing the tire inflation

Tire pressure gauge

gauge. The appearance of a tire

pressure measurement and ad-

can be misleading. Besides, tire

justment, apply soapy water to the

inflation pressures that are even

valve and check for leakage.

just a few pounds off can degrade

6. Install the tire valve cap.

ride and handling.

If a gauge and air pump are not avail-

D

Do not bleed or reduce tire

able, have your vehicle checked by

inflation pressure after driving.

your Toyota dealer.

It is normal for the tire inflation

pressure to be higher after driving.

CAUTION

D

Never exceed the vehicle capac-

ity weight. Passenger and lug-

Be sure to reinstall the tire valve

gage weight should be located so

caps. Without the valve caps, dirt

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

that the vehicle is balanced.

or moisture could get into the

PROCEDURE

valve core and cause air leakage.

1. Remove the tire valve cap.

If the caps have been lost, have

2. Press the tip of the tire pressure

new ones put on as soon as pos-

gauge to the tire valve.

sible.

3. Read the pressure using the grad-

uations of the gauge.

Incorrect tire inflation pressure may

4. In case the tire inflation pressure

waste fuel, reduce the comfort of driv-

is not within the prescribed range,

ing, reduce tire life and make your ve-

insert the compressed air from the

hicle less safe to drive.

valve. In case of applying too

If a tire frequently needs refilling,

much air, press the center of the

have it checked by your Toyota deal-

valve and release the air to adjust.

er.

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Checking and replacing tires

CAUTION

High tire pressure

(overinfla-

Tread wear indicator

tion)—

Keep your tires properly inflated.

D Poor handling

Otherwise, the following condi-

D Excessive wear

tions may occur and cause an ac-

cident resulting in death or seri-

D Uneven wear

ous injuries.

D A greater possibility of tire

Low tire pressure

(underinfla-

damage from road hazards

tion)—

D Excessive wear

D Uneven wear

D Poor handling

CHECKING YOUR TIRES

D Possibility of blowouts from an

Check the tire’s tread for tread

overheated tire

wear indicators. If the indicators

D Poor sealing of the tire bead

show, replace the tires. The loca-

tion of tread wear indicators is

D Wheel deformation and/or tire

shown by the “TWI” or “Δ” marks,

separation

etc., molded on the sidewall of

D A greater possibility of tire

each tire.

damage from road hazards

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The tires on your Toyota have built−in

The effectiveness of snow tires is

NOTICE

tread wear indicators to help you

lost if the tread wears down below

know when the tires need replace-

Low profile tire like

185/55R15

4 mm (0.16 in.).

ment. When the tread depth wears to

or 215/45R16 may have greater

If you have tire damage such as

1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica-

damage than usual tires to its

cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to

tors will appear. If you can see the

tire wheel when receiving im-

expose the fabric, or bulges indi-

indicators in two or more adjacent

pact from the road surface.

cating internal damage, the tire

grooves, the tire should be replaced.

Therefore, pay attention to the

should be replaced.

The lower the tread, the higher the

followings.

If a tire often goes flat or cannot be

risk of skidding.

z Be sure to use with proper

properly repaired due to the size or

Vehicles equipped with 185/55R15

tire pressure. If the tire infla-

location of a cut or other damage, it

or 215/45R16 tires: Your Toyota has

tion pressure is low, the tire

should be replaced. If you are not

been fitted with specially developed

may have a greater damage.

sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.

tires which provide exceptional dy-

For

detailed

information

If air loss occurs while driving, do not

namic performance under general

about tire inflation pressure,

continue driving. Driving even a short

road conditions. However your riding

see page 244 in Section 8.

distance can damage a tire beyond

comfort may worsen a little and road

z Avoid driving onto high,

repair.

noise may increase during driving.

sharp−edged objects and oth-

You may also notice that your tires

Any tires which are over 6 years

er road hazards. Failure to

will wear more rapidly and tire grip

old must be checked by a qualified

do so can lead to severe tire

performance will be reduced on the

technician even if damage is not

damage.

snowy and/or icy roads when

obvious.

compared to standard tires. Be sure

Tires deteriorate with age even if they

to have snow tires or tire chains on

have never or seldom been used.

the snowy and/or icy roads and drive

carefully with the speed appropriate

for road conditions.

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This applies also to the spare tire and

Check that the maximum load of the

CAUTION

tires stored for future use.

replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the

Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)

REPLACING YOUR TIRES

Observe the following instruc-

of either the front axle or the rear

When replacing a tire, use a tire of

tions. Otherwise, an accident

axle, whichever is greater. As for the

the same size and construction,

may occur resulting in death or

maximum load of the tire, see the load

and the same or greater maximum

serious injuries.

limit at maximum cold tire inflation

load as the originally installed

pressure mentioned on the sidewall

D Do not mix radial, bias belted,

tires. Also, all the tires must be the

of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle

or bias−ply tires on your ve-

same brand and have the same

Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Cer-

hicle, as this may cause dan-

tread patterns.

tification Label. For details about the

gerous handling characteris-

Using any other size or type of tire

sidewall of the tire and the Certifica-

tics resulting in loss of control.

may seriously affect handling, ride,

tion Label, see pages 141 and 139.

D Do not use tires other than the

speedometer/odometer calibration,

manufacturer’s recommended

ground clearance, and clearance be-

size, as this may cause danger-

tween the body and tires or snow

ous handling characteristics

chains.

resulting in loss of control.

D Do not use tires of different

brands, sizes, construction or

tread patterns, as this may

cause dangerous handling

characteristics resulting in

loss of control.

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