2000 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

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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 Pre
Runner57(15.1,12.5)
Four−wheel drive models and Pre
Runner 68(18.0,15.0)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesIntake 0.150.25(0.0060.010)
Exhaust 0.250.35(0.0100.014)
5VZ−FE engine Intake 0.130.23(0.0060.009)
Exhaust 0.270.37(0.0110.014)
Spark plug type: 2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesExcept LEV
∗
DENSO K16R−U
NGK BKR5EYA
LEV
∗
DENSO K16R−U11
NGK BKR5EYA−11
5VZ−FE engine DENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB11
∗: See Exhaust emission label" on
page 159 for details.
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesExcept LEV
∗0.8(0.031)
LEV∗1.1(0.043)
5VZ−FE engine 1.1(0.043)
∗: See Exhaust emission label" on
page 159 for details. Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT−33−73F (used belt), lbf:
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesGenerator belt 115  20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
−15
5VZ−FE engineGenerator belt 100  20
Air conditioning compressor belt 100 20
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
−15

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
Two−wheel drive models except Pre
Runner2RZ−FE engineWith 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 and Pre
Runner
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 grade SJ, Energy−Conserving" or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two−wheel drive models except Pre
RunnerWith manual transmission2RZ−FE engine 8.0(8.5,7.0)
5VZ−FE engine 9.7(10.3,8.5)
With automatic transmission 2RZ−FE engine 7.8(8.2,6.9)
5VZ−FE engine 9.5(10.0,8.4) Four−wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
With manual transmission3RZ−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: TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva-
lent
With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 °C (68 °F):
12.612.8 V Fully charged
12.212.4 V Half charged
11.812.0 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 free play, mm (in.):515 (0.20.6)
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 engineTwo−wheel drive models 2.6(2.7,2.3)
Four−wheel drive models
2.2(2.3,1.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Two−wheel drive models2RZ−FE engineUp to 2.4(2.5,2.1)
5VZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines 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 D−II or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.0(1.1,0.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90 DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two−wheel drive models except Pre
Runner2RZ−FE engine 1.35(1.4,1.2)
5VZ−FE engine 2.55(2.7,2.2)
Four−wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
Front (except Pre Runner) A.D.D. 1.15(1.2,1.0)
Except A.D.D. 1.1(1.2,1.0)
Rear
Short wheel baseWith 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 2.45(2.6,2.2)
Oil type: Hypoid Gear Oil API GL−5

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Recommended oil viscosity:Front
A.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
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: Spiders
Lithium 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 free play, mm (in.): 36(0.120.24)
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): 1218 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III

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TiresFuses
Engine compartment (without daytime run-
ning light system)
Fuses (type A)
1. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
2. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light
system
3. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right−hand head-
light (high beam), high beam indicator
light
4. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (high beam)
5. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (low beam)
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):
110(11.5,83) Tire size
Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi) Wheel size
Front Rear
P195/75R14 200(2.0,29) 240(2.4,35) 14 5J
P215/70R14 200(2.0,29) 200(2.0,29) 14
6J
14 6JJ
P225/75R15 180(1.8,26) 200(2.0,29)15
6J
15 7J
15 7JJ
31x10.5R15LT 180(1.8,26) 200(2.0,29) 15
7J
15 7JJ
P265/75R15
180(1.8,26) 180(1.8,26) 15
7J
15 7JJ

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Engine compartment (with daytime run-
ning light system)
6. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
7. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, licence plate
lights
8. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers,
heater control system, air conditioning
system, g auges and meters, clock, car
audio system, overdrive indicator light,
glove box light, cigarette lighter, instru-
ment panel lights, rear differential lock
system, Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, electronically controlled automatic
transmission system
Instrument panel
9. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system
10. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, cruise control system
11. ALT−S 7.5 A: Charging system
12. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power
antenna, interior light, clock, ignition
switch light, personal lights, door cour-
tesy lights
13. OBD 10 A: On−board diagnosis system
14. HORN 15 A: Emergency flashers,
horns 15. EFI 20 A:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
16. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right−hand headlight
17. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left−hand headlight
18. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system,
starting system, gauges and meters
19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four−wheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
20. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back−up lights, cruise control system,
power antenna, power door lock control
system, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system, starting
system, charging system, air c ondition-
ing system
21. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
22. ECU−IG 15 A: Cruise control system,
anti−lock brake system, automatic
transmission shift lock system
23. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
24. IGN 7.5 A: Discharge warning light,
SRS airbag system, seat belt preten-
sioners, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
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25. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, pow-
er antenna
26. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock, pow-
er rear view mirrors, back−up lights,
automatic transmission shift lock sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, seat belt pre-
tensioners
27. ECU−B 15 A: SRS warning light, day-
time running light system, cruise con-
trol system, SRS airbag system, seat
belt pretensioners
Fuses (type B)
28. POWER 30 A: Power windows
29. AM1 40 A: Starting system
30. AM2 30 A: Ignition system
Fuses (type C)
31. ABS 60 A: Anti−lock brake system
32. HEATER 40 A: A.C" fuse
33. ALT 120 A: ABS", AM1", HEATER",
A.C", TAIL", PANEL", STOP" and
ALT−S", PWR OUTLET" fuses

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS, UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADING AND CAMPER INFORMATION
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners258
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Uniform tire quality grading 258
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Camper information 259
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