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Toyota Carina E 1992-1998 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
1.6 16V Petrol (4A-FE)
< 20,000 km/year (years) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.6 16V Petrol (4A-FE) · < 20,000 km/year (years)

Task Every 12 months Every 24 months Every 48 months Every 72 months Every 96 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
< 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 1.6 16V Petrol (4A-FE) · < 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
> 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 1.6 16V Petrol (4A-FE) · > 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.6i 16V Petrol (4A-FE)
< 20,000 km/year (years) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.6i 16V Petrol (4A-FE) · < 20,000 km/year (years)

Task Every 12 months Every 24 months Every 48 months Every 72 months Every 96 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
< 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 1.6i 16V Petrol (4A-FE) · < 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
> 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 1.6i 16V Petrol (4A-FE) · > 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.8i 16V Petrol (7A-FE)
< 20,000 km/year (years) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.8i 16V Petrol (7A-FE) · < 20,000 km/year (years)

Task Every 12 months Every 24 months Every 48 months Every 72 months Every 96 months Every 120 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
< 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 1.8i 16V Petrol (7A-FE) · < 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
> 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 20,000 km; Nickel spark plugs; every 100,000 km; Platinum spark plugs
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 1.8i 16V Petrol (7A-FE) · > 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
2.0 GTi 16V Petrol (3S-GE)
< 20,000 km/year (years) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0 GTi 16V Petrol (3S-GE) · < 20,000 km/year (years)

Task Every 12 months Every 24 months Every 48 months Every 72 months Every 96 months Every 120 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
< 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.0 GTi 16V Petrol (3S-GE) · < 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
> 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 20,000 km; Nickel spark plugs; every 100,000 km; Platinum spark plugs
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.0 GTi 16V Petrol (3S-GE) · > 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
2.0i 16V Petrol (3S-FE)
< 20,000 km/year (years) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0i 16V Petrol (3S-FE) · < 20,000 km/year (years)

Task Every 12 months Every 24 months Every 48 months Every 72 months Every 96 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
< 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.0i 16V Petrol (3S-FE) · < 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
> 20,000 km/year (km) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.0i 16V Petrol (3S-FE) · > 20,000 km/year (km)

Task Every 10,000 km Every 20,000 km Every 40,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 80,000 km Every 100,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system