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NOTICE
Do not use gasohol other than stated above. It will cause fuel sys-tem damage or vehicle performance problems.
If driveab ility problems occur ( poor
hot starting, vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue the use.
Take care not to spill gasohol dur-ing refueling. Gasohol may cause
paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Two- wheel drive models
except Pre Runner 57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 Imp. gal.)
Four- wheel drive models
and Pre Runner 68 L (18.0 gal., 15.0 Imp. gal.) Operation in foreign countries
If you plan to drive your Toyota in
another country...
First,
comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane
number). Three- way catalytic converterThe three- way catalytic converter is an
emission control device installed in the
exhaust system.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Keep people and combustible mate-
rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
Do not drive, idle or park your ve-
hicle over anything that might burn
easily such as grass, leaves, paper
or rags.
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Fuel
Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): Two- wheel drive models except PreRunner
57 (15.1, 12.5)
Four- wheel drive models and PreRunner
68 (18.0, 15.0) Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines Intake 0.15Ð0.25 (0.006Ð0.010)
Exhaust 0.25Ð0.35 (0.010Ð0.014)
5VZ- FE engine Intake 0.13Ð0.23 (0.006Ð0.009)
Exhaust 0.27Ð0.37 (0.011Ð0.014)
Spark plug type: 2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE enginesDENSO K16R- U
NGK BKR5EYA
5VZ- FE engine DENSO 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), lbf:
2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines Generator belt 115 20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100+20
-15
5VZ- FE engine Generator belt 100 20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100+20
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