Toyota: Toyota Repair Manual any good?

The factory service manuals are pricy, but I think they are well worth it.
I have owned two Supras (83 and 87) and two 4x4 pick-ups (88 and 02) and
have the manuals for each. If you do a lot of your own work, definitely the
way to go. Especially when it comes to wiring diagrams!




"Tim J. Johson" <com> wrote in message
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"Don" <net> wrote in message
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Don't forget about those pesky oil changes. CarGuy recommends that you get
the factory service manuals if you want to change your oil.

Well, if it's only oil changes ........

My experience has been along the lines of engine rebuilds, clutches, brakes,
half-shafts (CV joint boots), to name a few. Yes, I drive my vehicles hard,
but put at least 100K miles on them before getting rid of them.

As an aside, I have taken to writing the part numbers of new parts in the
margins and on the diagrams. This comes in handy when ordering parts by
phone.







"Mark A" <net> wrote in message
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> > Don't forget about those pesky oil changes. CarGuy recommends that you get 

Hi all:

Original poster here again. Don't be getting too snooty about oil
changes, etc. Some 25 or 30 years ago I was a young teen who had NO
idea how to change tires, oil, tranny fluid, etc. I latched onto a $7
Chilton's manual and lo and behold, I was able to change the oil in my
car. Progressed to tranny fluid, then swapping out the shocks. Soon,
it was a generator, the radiator, the water pump, the thermostat, etc.

In other words, all of us have to start somewhere and I may had never
done anything more complicated than putting gas in my car if it had
not been for that original Chiltons.

Now, I really don't have the time, nor with the advent of the new cars
with all the computerized electronic gizmos, etc., I have to say that
the work I do on my newer cars is extremley limited. I really am not
going to get into complicated procedures, so it seems foolish to spend
the extra $$$ for the official Toyota manual in MY situation. Of
course, for you others, it makes perfect sense to get the Toyota book.

Guess I'll wait a few months for Chilton or Haynes to come through.
tim

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ACKK, I musta done be cheated. The owners manual does NOT give
step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to change the oil. It
just says it needs to be done, or else the oil will turn to gell and
Toyota will refuse to take any responsibility.

I KNOW it must be significantly different to change the oil in this
car than in all the other Fords, Chevies, Datsuns, Nissans, Opals,
etc. that I have changed the oil on. After all, none of those
manufacturers ever gave out big warning notices talking about how
gelled oil was the Owners fault, only the owners fault and NOT covered
under warranty.

So, if you can post detailed instructions....;>)

> > The Toyota owners manual in your glove box explains how to change the
oil. 

The owners manual shows where the oil drain plug and oil filter are located.
The procedure is the same for all cars:

1. Remove the oil drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filter
3. Replace the oil filter with a new one (best to put some old or new oil on
the gasket). Do not over-tighten, hand tighten only
4. Put the oil drain plug back and tighten (every year or so you might need
to replace the washer).
5. Open oil filler cap and fill with the amount of oil as specified in the
owners manual. Close oil filler cap.
6. Start engine and run for a minute to check for leaks at the filter and
drain plug.
7. Stop engine, and check oil level using dipstick.