1996 TOYOTA TACOMA engine

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Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) orhigher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
Two-wheel drive models57 (15.1, 12.5)
Four-wheel drive models 68 (18.0, 15.0) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.)
2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines
Intake 0.15 '0.25 (0.006 '0.010)
Exhaust 0.25 '0.35 (0.010 '0.014)
5VZ-FE engine
Intake 0.13 '0.23 (0.006 '0.009)
Exhaust 0.27 '0.37 (0.011 '0.014)
Spark plug type: 2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines
NIPPONDENSO K16R-U
NGK BKR5EYA
5VZ-FE engine
NIPPONDENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines 0.8 (0.031)
5VZ-FE engine
1.1 (0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf:
2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines Generator belt 115 + 20
Air conditioning
compressor belt 100 + 20
Power steering pump belt 100 -15+20
5VZ-FE engine Generator belt 100 + 20
Air conditioning
compressor belt 100 + 20
Power steering pump belt 100 -15+20
Fuel Service specifications

180ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models2RZ-FE engine
With filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)
5VZ-FE engine
With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
Four-wheel drive models
3RZ-FE engineWith filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ-FE engine With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Oil grade: API SH, Energy-Conserving IIº multi-
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models With manual transmission
2RZ-FE engine 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
5VZ-FE engine
10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission 2RZ-FE engine
7.8 (8.2, 6.9)
5VZ-FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8) Four-wheel drive models
With manual transmission
3RZ-FE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
5VZ-FE engine
10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission 3RZ-FE engine
8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
5VZ-FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)
Coolant type: With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY Open voltage* at 20 C (68 F):
12.7 V Fully charged
12.3 V Half charged
11.9 V Discharged
*Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off Charging rates:
5 A max.

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CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
5' 15 (0.2 '0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2RZ-FE engine
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
3RZ-FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ-FE engine Two-wheel drive models2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four-wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W-90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models2RZ-FE engine Up to 2.4 (2.5, 2.1)
5VZ-FE engine Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four-wheel drive models Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON [
-II
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W-90
DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.): Two-wheel drive models 2RZ-FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)
5VZ-FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Four-wheel drive models Front A.D.D. 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Except A.D.D. 1.1 (1.2, 1.0) Rear
Short wheel base
With rear differential lock system 2.65 (2.8, 2.3)
Without rear differential lock system
2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Extra long wheel base With rear differential lock system
2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
Without rear differential lock system
2.05 (2.2, 1.8)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity:
FrontA.D.D. SAE 75W-90
Except A.D.D. Above -18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below -18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W-90
Rear
Above -18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below -18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W-90

182CHASSIS LUBRICATION Wheel bearings:
Lithium base wheel bearing grease,
NLGI No. 2
Front drive shaft thrust bushings:
Synthetic oil and lithium soap basechassis grease, NLGI No. 1
Propeller shafts:
SpidersLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No. 2
Slide yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No. 2 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when de- pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50
kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
72 (2.8)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 3' 6 (0.12 '0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulledwith the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 12'18 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON [
-II or -III

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Engine compartment (U.S.A.) Fuses (type A)
1. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-
mounted stoplight, cruise control system
2. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system
3. STA 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, starting system, gauges and meters
4. OBD 10 A: On-board diagnosis sys-
tem
5. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection system
6. HORN 15 A: Emergency flashers,
horns
P195/75R14 200 (2.0, 29) 240 (2.4, 35) 14 x 5J
P215/70R14 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 14 x 6J
14 x 6JJ
P225/75R15 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 15 x 6J 15 x 7JJ
31x10.5R15LT 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 15 x 7JJ Tire size
Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm 2
or bar, psi)
Front RearWheel size
Wheel nut torque, N
m (kgf m, ft lbf):
110 (11.5, 83)
Tires Fuses

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Engine compartment (Canada)
7. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power
antenna, interior light, clock, ignition
switch light, personal lights, door courtesy
lights
8. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights
9. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers,
heater control system, air conditioning
cooling system, gauges and meters,
clock, car audio system overdrive indica-
tor light, glovebox light, cigarette lighter,
instrument panel lights
10. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning cooling
system
11. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-
lightInstrument panel
12. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light
13. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight (high beam), hi-beam indicator light
14. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (high beam)
15. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight (low beam)
16. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left-hand
headlight (low beam)
17. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
18. 4WD 15 A: A.D.D. control system,
four-wheel drive control system, rear dif- ferential lock system 19. GAUGE 10 A:
Gauges and meters,
back-up lights, cruise control system,
power antenna, power door lock control
system, electronically controlled automatic
transmission system, starting system,
charging system, heater control system
20. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
21. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, shift lock system
22. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
23. IGN 7.5 A: Discharge warning light,
SRS airbag system
24. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system,
power antenna
25. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock,
power rear view mirrors, back-up lights,
shift lock system
26. ECU-B 15 A: SRS airbag warning
light, daytime running light system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system

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AB
Two-wheel
drive models
Normal cab models 1397 mm 838 mm 55.0 in. 33.0 in.
Xtra-cab models 2RZ-FE engine 1397 mm 1016 mm 55.0 in. 33.0 in.
5VZ-FE engine 1193 mm 1066 mm 47.0 in. 42.0 in.
Four-wheel
drive models 1397 mm 838 mm
55.0 in. 33.0 in. The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity zone.
CAUTION
If a load is too far back, it can cause
dangerous handling. If it is too far
forward, the front axle may be over-loaded.!
Cargo weight rating
Two-wheel drive models Normal cab modelsWith 2 occupants 500 kg (1100 lb.)
With 3 occupants 430 kg (950 lb.)
Xtra-cab models With 2 occupants 500 kg (1100 lb.)
With 3 occupants 430 kg (950 lb.)
With 5 occupants 295 kg (650 lb.)
ÐCargo weight rating and
proper matching
ÐCenter of gravity location

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GAWR
Two-wheel drive modelsFront 1000 kg (2200 lb.)
Rear 1135 kg (2500 lb.)
Four-wheel drive models Front 1200 kg (2650 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.) GVWR
Two-wheel drive models
Normal cab models1920 kg (4250 lb.)
Xtra-cab models 2040 kg(4500 lb.)
Four-wheel drive models 3RZ-FE engine 2270 kg(5000 lb.)
5VZ-FE engine 2315 kg(5100 lb.)
If weight ratings are exceeded, shift or re- move items to bring all weights below theratings.