'98 Tacoma (U)231
Recommended oil viscosity:
Front
A.D.D.
SAE 75W- 90
Except A.D.D. Above -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 90
Below -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
Rear Above -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 90
Below -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Wheel bearings: Lithium base wheel bearing grease,
NLGI No. 2
Front drive shaft thrust bushings: Synthetic oil and lithium soap base
chassis 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 depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
72 (2.8)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 3Ð6 (0.12Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
12Ð18 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
Publication No. OM35729U
Part No. 01999-35729
Printed in Japan 01-9801-00
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 70 . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 164
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If your engine stalls while driving 167
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If your vehicle overheats 168
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If you have a flat tire 169
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 177
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Tips for driving during break-in period 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 151
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General maintenance 193
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Complete index NO TAG
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Gas station information
Fuel type: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 138 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner
57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 lmp. gal.)
Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner
68 L (18.0 gal., 15.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SH, ºEnergy- Conserving IIº or SJ, Energy- Conservingº
multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 207 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 210 through 214.
Tire pressure: See page 232. f
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