What Brand of Air Filter Performs Best?
Here is a study of a number of brands of air filters using ISO 5011: http://home.usadatanet.net/~jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm Power Steering Fluid Change Here is a procedure from toyotanation with pics: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t19334.html Spark Plug Change http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=419457 Use only Toyota-recommended spark plugs. Since the heads on both the above engines are aluminum, you must coat the spark plug threads with a small amount of anti-seize compound before you install them. Start threading the spark plugs by using a rubber hose pushed over the insulator of the spark plug so that you don’t accidentally damage the threads in the head. If one doesn’t go in easily, back it out and try again. Don’t force them. Cross-threading the spark plug holes will eventually cost you money. Oil Weight Recommendation Use 5W-30 oil under all conditions unless you live in Arizona, Southern Texas, Fargo, etc. There is a significant benefit to getting the
Here is a study of a number of brands of air filters using ISO 5011: http://home.usadatanet.net/~jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm Power Steering Fluid Change Here is a procedure from toyotanation with pics: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t19334.html Oil Weight Recommendation Use 5W-30 oil under all conditions unless you live in Arizona, Southern Texas, Fargo, etc. There is a significant benefit to getting the oil flowing immediately after start-up. Replacing Engine Coolant. Make sure you get all the air out of the system before you cap the radiator. Run the engine at idle with the radiator cap off and add coolant as necessary to keep the radiator full of coolant. Once the engine reaches operating temperature and the coolant begins to overflow, replace the radiator cap and fill the coolant reservoir to the hot line. Check the coolant level in the reservoir after the next time you drive it and it has had a chance to cool down. Valve Clearance Adjustment In general, you don’t have to adjust
