Maintenance / 2001 SR5 2WD · 3.4 L V6 · 4-speed automatic

Brake fluid and inspection

Check the reservoir and inspect any low level, warning light or changed pedal feel before driving. Repeated topping-up is not a repair.

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IntervalFollow the matching normal/severe-use schedule in the linked manual; inspect sooner if symptoms appear.Verified

01 / Requirements

Configuration-specific service and fitment facts

These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 Verified

Prestone DOT 3 Synthetic Brake Fluid

DOT 3 brake fluid · Each bottle contains 32 US fl oz (946 mL). The complete bleeding or replacement quantity must be established from Toyota’s service procedure; one bottle is not a verified full-system quantity. Use fresh fluid from a sealed container and investigate a low level before adding fluid.

Part number: AS401 · 32 US fl oz (946 mL)

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Fluid handling: Use the specified fresh fluid from a sealed container. Keep it clean and off paint; bleeding and hydraulic repairs require the correct service procedure.
Service requirements: Before opening the brake reservoir, switch the ignition off and depress the brake pedal more than 40 times; then remove the cover and add newly opened DOT 3 fluid to MAX. Omitting this procedure can overflow the reservoir. Investigate repeated low level. Reservoir topping-up is not the brake-bleeding or complete fluid-change procedure.