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2001 Toyota MR2
2001 Toyota MR2
1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code [R] Engine Code [R] 1ZZ-FE
138 bhp. @ 6400 rpm / Torque: 125 ft. lbs. @ 4400 rpm
16 Valves Double Overhead Camshaft Variable Valve Timing
1.8L - Inline 4-cyl (1794 cc) (Gasoline)
Compression Ratio: 10:1

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Product Cross Reference Guide: This product cross reference guide follows recommendations outlined in your owners manual and also reflects periodic service recommendation updates from the original equipment manufacturer for this particular model (2001 Toyota MR2 with engine code [R]) show example...

For example, the manufacturer may have recommended 5W30 motor oil at the time of production (owners manual) & later revised the recommendation to 5W20. This guide will reflect latest recommendation by the manufacturer for this model. If there are no special instructions from the manufacturer, the owner can choose to follow either one of the recommendation without voiding warranty hide example.

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  1. Engine Oil

    Grade 1  »  SL
    Above 0 F  »  10W-30
    All TEMPS  »  5W-30 [1]
  2. Manual Transmission

    Manual Transmission, C56M (5-SPD)  »  GL-4

    All TEMPS  »  75W-90
    Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 (MTGQT)

    Manual Transmission, C56 (5-SPD)  »  GL-4

    All TEMPS  »  75W-90
    Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 (MTGQT)

    Manual Transmission, C56 (5-SPD)  »  GL-5

    All TEMPS  »  75W-90
    Severe Gear® 75W-90 (SVGPK)
    Severe Gear® 75W-110 (SVTQT)
    SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)

    Manual Transmission, C56M (5-SPD)  »  GL-5

    All TEMPS  »  75W-90
    Severe Gear® 75W-90 (SVGPK)
    Severe Gear® 75W-110 (SVTQT)
    SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
  3. Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid  »  PS021

    Power Steering Fluid (PSFCN)
  4. Brake Fluid

    Brake Fluid  »  HB

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [2]
  5. Clutch Fluid

    Clutch Fluid  »  HB

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [2]
  6. Lubricants & Fluids Comments  »  [*]

    [1] SAE 5W-30 is preferred.
    [2] Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT 3

  7. Fluid Capacities (drive train fluids)

    Engine, with filter  »  3.9 quarts [1]
    Cooling System, Initial Fill  »  11.1 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Manual Transmission, C56 (5-SPD)  »  3.8 pints [2]
    Manual Transmission, C56 (5-SPD)  »  4 pints [3]
    Manual Transmission, C56M (5-SPD)  »  3.8 pints [2]
    Manual Transmission, C56M (5-SPD)  »  4 pints [3]
    ANTPC ANT
    Capacities Comments
    [1] After refill check oil level.
    [2] With LSD
    [3] Without LSD
  8. Chassis Lubrication

    0 Fittings, 0 Plugs
  9. Torque Specifications

    Oil Drain Plug  »  27 ft/lbs
    Manual Transmission
    Fill Plug 29 ft/lbs
    Drain Plug 29 ft/lbs

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  1. Filters: Oil, Air, Cabin, Fuel, Transmission, Hydraulic & Crankcase

    Oil Filter Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter (EA15K09)  
    Oil Filter WIX 51394 Oil Filter  
    Air Filter WIX 46242 Air Filter  
  2. Gasoline Engine Fuel Additives

    Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)
    AOBDominator Octane Boost (AOB)

    Maximizes power and improves performance in all two-cycle and four-cycle gasoline engines. Reduces engine knock, improves ignition and engine response, helps fuel burn cleaner and inhibits corrosion. Recommended for off-road and racing use. Packag...

    Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)
    ASTGasoline Stabilizer (AST)

    AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer (AST) reduces the oxidation process that occurs when fuel is stored for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life and decreasing maintenance expenses. Package sizes include: 16-oz. Bottle ...

    P.I Performance Improver (API)
    APIP.I Performance Improver (API)

    P.i. improves fuel mileage an average of 2.3% and up to 5.7%. Reduces emissions such as hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15%, carbon monoxide (CO) up to 26% and nitrous oxides (NOx) up to 17%. Restores power and performance. Reduces the need for costly higher...

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ASL5W-30 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil (ASL)

The Top Tier of AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil delivers extraordinary lubrication in all types of automotive gasoline engines. Engineered for enthusiasts seeking maximum protection and performance. Precision-f...
XLF5W-30 Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil (XLF)

• AMSOIL Extended-Life Synthetic Motor Oil has 37% more cleaning power 1 to help keep your engine running smoother, longer. • Protection Against LSPI • Save Time and Money with up to 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) Of Gu...
OEF5W-30 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OEF)

OE Synthetic Motor Oil is for mechanics and drivers seeking peace of mind protection and exceptional value in synthetic motor oil. It delivers 100 percent synthetic engine protection for advanced automotive technology, including turbochargers and dir...
MTG75W-90 (GL-4) Synthetic Gear Lube (MTG)

AMSOIL Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (MTG) is a premium blend of the finest synthetic base oils and advanced, high-performance additives. It is formulated specifically for maximum protection in the most demanding manual trans...
SVG75W 90 Severe Gear® Extreme Pressure (SVG)

Formulated for the severe operating conditions of today’s pick-up trucks, SUVs, heavy equipment and other hard-working vehicles. AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubricants are premium grade gear oils specifically engi...
SVT75W-110 Severe Gear® Extreme Pressure (SVT)

AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubricants are engineered for high-demand applications, including trailer towing, heavy hauling, 4X4 off-road driving, commercial use and racing. Protects gears and bearings from scoring and wea...
AGLSEVERE GEAR 80W-90 (AGL)

A multi-functional lubricant designed to surpass the requirements of equipment and automotive applications calling for an SAE 80W-90 viscosity grade. Formulated with wax-free synthetic base oils and high-quality additives, AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® res...
BFLVDOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (BFLV)

*** This item is available for US customers only *** Brake fluid acts as a hydraulic fluid, transferring power and lubricating brake system components while also preventing corrosion. It must contend with extreme heat and the inevitable moi...
PSFMulti-Vehicle Synthetic Power Steering Fluid (PSF)

AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Power Steering Fluid provides excellent wear protection. Its synthetic formulation delivers better lubricity and reduced friction, resulting in cooler operating temperatures, longer component life and quieter operation....
ANTPCPassenger Vehicle Antifreeze (ANTPC)

Ethylene Glycol 50/50 Pre-Mix Formulation AMSOIL Passenger Car/Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant provides superior heat transfer and excellent protection against corrosion, freezing and boilover. It provides maximum protection in extreme temper...
ANTAntifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)

AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) is a low-toxicity propylene glycol antifreeze formulated to provide benefits far beyond those found in today's conventional antifreeze and coolant products. This revolutionary formulation provides maximum antifre...
amsoil oil filterAMSOIL Ea Oil Filters

AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters feature synthetic nanofiber technology for maximum efficiency. Guaranteed for up to 15,000 miles or up to 25,000 miles, depending on application, when used with AMSOIL synthetic motor oil.
wix oil filterWIX Automotive, Light Truck & Racing Oil Filters

WIX Oil filters are made with full metal base plate for superior strength at the double seal & also feature a silicone anti-drainback valve. Glass enhanced media in WIX oil filters offers greater efficiency, capturing more 10 to 12 micron sized particles than other cellulose or synthetic blend medias.

Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation

Distance:
7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Action:
Change
Item:
Engine oil
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.17
Parts Units:
4.2
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.
Distance:
7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Oil filter
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Ball joints
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Movable joints in the steering linkage and suspension system of a vehicle that permit rotating movement in any direction between the parts that are joined.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Brake lines, hoses & connections
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.02
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Tubes and their connections that carry brake fluid between the various components in a vehicle's brake system.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Brake pads & linings
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.2
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Brake linings, shoes, or pads are parts of a brake system bonded to an expendable friction material that, when hydraulically acted upon, create enough resistance to stop a vehicle.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Differential fluid
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The liquid used for lubricating gears inside the differential.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Exhaust system
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A system of tubing that routes exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold to the rear of the car and into the air. The exhaust system includes catalytic converters and mufflers that help reduce air and noise pollution generated by an engine.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Steering gearbox
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A steering mechanism that converts the rotational motion of a steering wheel to the side-to-side motion of a lever that is connected to the steering linkage.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Steering linkage
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The arrangement of rods and lubricated joints connecting the steering gearbox to the wheel spindles.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect boots & seals
Item:
Drive axles
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: In a front-wheel drive vehicle or a rear-wheel drive vehicle with independent rear suspension, the short axles that connect the driven wheels with the driving force. Drive axles typically have CV (constant velocity)-joints on their ends.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Fuel filler cap
Interval in Month(s):
24
Labor Units:
0.02
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cap used to seal a vehicle's fuel filler neck.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Fuel system
Interval in Month(s):
24
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The assemblage of parts that stores and delivers fuel for the engine, including the fuel cap, fuel tank, fuel lines and hoses, fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel injectors or carburetor.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Transmission fluid
Interval in Month(s):
24
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The liquid in a transmission that allows it to function and serves as a cooling and lubrication medium.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
24
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Air filter
Interval in Month(s):
24
Labor Units:
0.2
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Drive belt(s)
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.03
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Valve clearance
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The maximum amount of space between a rocker arm or cam and the part it contacts to actuate a valve.
Distance:
75,000 miles (120,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Drive belt(s)
Interval in Month(s):
60
Labor Units:
0.03
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Drive belt(s)
Interval in Month(s):
72
Labor Units:
0.03
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Drive belt(s)
Interval in Month(s):
84
Labor Units:
0.03
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Spark plugs
Interval in Month(s):
96
Labor Units:
0.5
Parts Units:
4
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.

Service Bulletin as Provided by OEM & NHTSA

Bulletin Date:
2001-03-01
Bulletin Number:
TC01010
NHTSA Item Number:
619089

Component Description: Power train:manual transmission.

Service Bulletin Summary: Toyota will initiate a limited service campaign (lsc) to retorque the shift control bracket mounting bolts on vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions. ( nhtsa item number - 619089 ).

Bulletin Date:
2001-09-01
Bulletin Number:
BO02101
NHTSA Item Number:
625627

Component Description: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch.

Service Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding engine hood release operation. ( nhtsa item number - 625627 ).

Bulletin Date:
2001-11-01
Bulletin Number:
TC01030
NHTSA Item Number:
627372

Component Description: Power train:manual transmission.

Service Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding shift control cable bracket. ( nhtsa item number - 627372 ).

Bulletin Date:
2001-12-01
Bulletin Number:
EG01401
NHTSA Item Number:
628669

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.

Service Bulletin Summary: Some 1zz-fe and 2zz-ge engines may exhibit squealing and/or rattling noises emanating from the engine compartment during vehicle operation, especially during deceleration at slow speeds after cold soak. ( nhtsa item number - 628669 ).

Bulletin Date:
2002-08-01
Bulletin Number:
SS00301
NHTSA Item Number:
634014

Component Description: Other.

Service Bulletin Summary: Special service tools - the new immobilizer reset feature that allows the registration of a new master key even if all original master keys are lost. ( nhtsa item number - 634014 ).

Bulletin Date:
2002-08-01
Bulletin Number:
00301
NHTSA Item Number:
10000545

Component Description: Equipment:electrical.

Service Bulletin Summary: Immobilizer key code reset. ( nhtsa item number - 10000545 ).

Bulletin Date:
2003-04-01
Bulletin Number:
00503
NHTSA Item Number:
10001583

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Malfunction indicator lamp on condition with diagnostic trouble code p0300 stored in the engine control module. ( nhtsa item number - 10001583 ).

Bulletin Date:
2003-05-01
Bulletin Number:
00903
NHTSA Item Number:
10001995

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Malfunction indicator lamp on condition with diagnostic trouble code p1349 indicating a variable valve timing (vvti) malfunction. ( nhtsa item number - 10001995 ).

Bulletin Date:
2004-02-01
Bulletin Number:
04004
NHTSA Item Number:
10006563

Component Description: Other.

Service Bulletin Summary: Owner renotification of non-completed special service campaigns and limited service campaigns. ( nhtsa item number - 10006563 ).

Bulletin Date:
2004-03-01
Bulletin Number:
00304
NHTSA Item Number:
10006608

Component Description: Equipment:electrical:air conditioner.

Service Bulletin Summary: A/c compressor installation procedure. ( nhtsa item number - 10006608 ).

Bulletin Date:
2007-04-01
Bulletin Number:
00207
NHTSA Item Number:
10022143

Component Description: Other.

Service Bulletin Summary: Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. ( nhtsa item number - 10022143 ).

Bulletin Date:
2007-10-01
Bulletin Number:
04707
NHTSA Item Number:
10023617

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: M. I. L. (on) dtc p0171, p030#, and/or p0133 engine running lean in subfreezing ambient temperatures. ( nhtsa item number - 10023617 ).

Bulletin Date:
2011-09-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-0122-11
NHTSA Item Number:
10042555

Component Description: (A) Air bags., (B) Seats.

Service Bulletin Summary: Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. ( nhtsa item number - 10042555 ).

Bulletin Date:
2013-08-01
Bulletin Number:
TC13-019
NHTSA Item Number:
10062051

Component Description: Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual.

Service Bulletin Summary: Summary to be provided on a future date. ( nhtsa item number - 10062051 ).

Bulletin Date:
2013-09-01
Bulletin Number:
T-SB-0141-13
NHTSA Item Number:
10061620

Component Description: Parking brake.

Service Bulletin Summary: Summary to be provided on a future date. ( nhtsa item number - 10061620 ).



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