2001 TOYOTA TACOMA check oil

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or Car-Top Carrier
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Replace differential oil
•Replace transmission fluid or oil
•Replace transfer oil *
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolt*
For Sequoia Only
Replace the rear differential oil every 5,000 miles on vehicles
used for extended- duration trailer- towing operation.
Off-Road Maintenance
If you own a Land Cruiser or a four- wheel drive RAV4,
Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra or 4Runner, you should check the
following items daily whenever you drive off- road through
deep sand, mud or water:
•Brake lines and hoses
•Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Differential oil
•Drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
•Engine air filter
•Steering linkage and boots
•Transfer oil
•Transmission fluid or oil
•Wheel bearings (Land Cruiser)
For all four- wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should
also lubricate the propeller shafts daily.
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs

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The following descriptions are provided to give you a better
understanding of the maintenance items that should be per-
formed on your vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be
performed. Please note that many maintenance items should be
performed only by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can per-
form yourself, see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and
“Do- It-Yourself Maintenance” sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
Air Conditioning Filter
Replace at specified intervals.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
or Manual Transmission Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections,
check each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any
leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for loose-
ness and damage. Check all dust covers for deterioration and
damage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these inspections.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration and evidence of leaking. Replace any deteri-
orated or damaged parts immediately. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Explanation of Maintenance Items

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS21 Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning,
fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. Check the pads for
excessive wear and the discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
Charcoal Canister (CA, MA and NY vehicles)
Check for internal damage and clogging. If necessary, clean
with compressed air or replace. A qualified technician should
perform these operations.
Differential Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections,
check each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any
leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt ten-
sion and adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deteriora-
tion and damage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary,
repack the grease. Selected models also require periodic inspec-
tion of the drive shaft bolt for proper torque. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections,
check for damage, excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if
necessary.
Explanation of Maintenance Items

Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs of the same
type as originally equipped. A qualified technician should per-
form this operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired immediately by a qualified technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steer-
ing wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust
boots for deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace any damaged
parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Timing Belt
Replace every 90,000 miles. A qualified technician should per-
form this operation.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in the
Owner’s Manual. When rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transfer Case Oil
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
Wheel Bearing and Drive Shaft Bearing Grease
Repack the wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease and the
front drive shaft bearings with molybdenum- disulfide lithium-
base chassis grease. A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
Explanation of Maintenance Items
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