ENGINE > GENERAL MAINTENANCE


HINT:
Perform these procedures after the engine has cooled down.


1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT

  1. Check the drive belt.

    Engine Type
    		See Procedures
    2AR-FE
    		 Click here
    2GR-FE
    		 Click here
    6AR-FSE
    		 Click here


2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

  1. Check the engine oil and oil filter.

    Engine Type
    		See Procedures
    2AR-FE
    		 Click here
    2GR-FE
    		 Click here
    6AR-FSE
    		 Click here


3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT

  1. Check the engine coolant.

    Engine Type
    		See Procedures
    2AR-FE
    		 Click here
    2GR-FE
    		 Click here
    6AR-FSE
    		 Click here


4. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS

  1. Check the spark plugs.

    Engine Type
    		See Procedures
    2AR-FE
    		 Click here
    2GR-FE
    		 Click here
    6AR-FSE
    		 Click here


5. INSPECT BATTERY

  1. Check the battery.

    Engine Type
    		See Procedures
    2AR-FE
    		 Click here
    2GR-FE
    		 Click here
    6AR-FSE
    		 Click here


6. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT

  1. Remove the air cleaner filter element.



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  1. Check that the air cleaner filter element is not excessively dirty.
    If the air cleaner filter element is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner filter element.

  1. If cleaning the air cleaner filter element, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.

  1. Reinstall the air cleaner filter element.

  1. When an excessive amount of dirt is present, replace the air cleaner filter element.



7. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS

  1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.



8. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET

  1. Check the fuel tank cap gasket.

    Engine Type
    		See Procedures
    2AR-FE
    		 Click here
    2GR-FE
    		 Click here
    6AR-FSE
    		 Click here


9. INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS

  1. Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leaks, loose connections, or deformation.

  1. Check for tank band looseness or deformation.



10. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER

  1. Check the charcoal canister.

    Engine Type
    		See Procedures
    2AR-FE
    		 Click here for TMMK Made
    Click herefor TMC, TMMR Made
    2GR-FE
    		 Click here
    6AR-FSE
    		 Click here