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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
’00 Tacoma(U)
Publication No. OM35751U
Part No. 01999-35751
Printed in Japan 01−9908−00
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 78 . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your engine stalls while driving 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If you have a flat tire 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break−in period 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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General maintenance 215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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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 155 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 SJ, Energy−Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
is recommended.
See page 228 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 232 through 236.
Tire pressure: See page 254.
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