1994 Toyota Tercel BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Months Miles
Air Filter 36 30,000
Cam Timing Belt (1) 60,000
Coolant 36 (2) 45,000
Oil & Filter (3)
Normal Service 12 7500
Severe Service 6 3750
Oxygen Sensor N/A 80,000
Spark Plugs 36 30,000
(1) Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
(2) After first change, replace coolant every 30,000 miles or 24 months.
(3) Different interval is required for normal service and severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, police, taxi or local delivery service, or operating in dust conditions.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

Application Months Miles
Paseo & Tercel 72 60,000
BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt (2) Used Belt
A/C Only 165 (75) 110 (50)
A/C & Power Steering 160 (73) 100 (45)
Alternator 160 (73) 100 (45)
Power Steering Only 160 (73) 100 (45)
(1) Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge
(2) Used belt is a belt in operation at least 5 minutes.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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