2003 TOYOTA TACOMA fuel

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If cold addIf cold O.K.
If hot add If hot O.K.
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (40 C—80 C or 104 F—175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,
0 C—40 C or 32 F—104 F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser- voir tank.
b. Remove the reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick
clean. c. Reinstall the reservoir cap
d. Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid level. If the fluid is
cold, the level should be in the “COLD”
range on the dipstick. Similarly, if it is
hot, the fluid level should be in the
“HOT” range. If the level is at the low
side of either range, add automatic
transmission fluid DEXRON II or III to
bring the level within the range.
e. After replacing the reservoir cap, visu- ally check the steering box case, vane
pump and hose connections for leaks
or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire
size and the cargo weight rating are given
in Section 8. Tire size and pressure are
also on the tire pressure label as shown.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
do not forget the spare!
Incorrect tire pressure may waste fuel,
reduce the comfort of driving, reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe to
drive.
If a tire frequently needs ref illing, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
Checking power steering fluid Checking tire pressure

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions288
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Payload 290
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Engine 292
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Fuel 292
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Service specifications 292
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Tires 296
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Fuses 297
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SECTION 8

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Model:2RZFE, 3RZFE and 5VZFE
Type:
2RZFE and 3RZFE engines4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
5VZFE engine 6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2RZFE engine95.0 86.0 (3.74 3.39)
3RZFE engine 95.0 95.0 (3.74 3.74)
5VZFE engine 93.5 82.0 (3.68 3.23)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2RZFE engine 2438 (148.8)
3RZFE engine 2694 (164.3)
5VZFE engine 3378 (206.1) Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): Twowheel drive models except Pre
Runner60 (16.0, 13.3)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre
Runner 70 (18.5, 15.4) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2RZFE and 3RZFE enginesIntake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
5VZFE engine Intake 0.13—0.23 (0.006—0.009)
Exhaust 0.27—0.37 (0.011—0.014)
Spark plug type: 2RZFE and 3RZFE enginesDENSO K16RU11
NGK BKR5EYA11
5VZFE engine DENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
Engine FuelService specifications

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Engine compartment (without daytime run-
ning light system)
Fuses (type A)1. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Righthand headlight
2. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Lefthand headlight
3. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light
system
4. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Righthand head- light (high beam), high beam indicator
light
5. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Lefthand head-
light (high beam)
6. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Righthand headlight (low beam)
Engine compartment (with daytime run-
ning light system)
7. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Lefthand head-
light (low beam)
8. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, licence plate
lights
9. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system
10. ECTS 15 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
11. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, interior
light, clock, personal lights, door cour-
tesy light, day time running light sys-
tem, gauges and meters
Instrument panel
12. OBD 7.5 A: Onboard diagnosis sys-
tem
13. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
14. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
15. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
16. ECUIG 15 A: Cruise control system,
antilock brake system, automatic
transmission shift lock system, SRS
airbag system
17. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
Fuses

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18. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
fourwheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
20. ACC 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock,
power rear view mirrors, backup
lights, automatic transmission shift lock
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, car audio system
21. GAUGE 10 A: Day time running light
system, backup lights, cruise control
system, rear differential lock system,
electronically controlled automatic
transmission system, starting system,
charging system, air conditioning sys-
tem
22. IGN 7.5 A: Gauges and meters, SRS
airbag system, seat belt pretensioners,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
23. ECUB 7.5 A: SRS warning light, air
conditioning system
24. HORNHAZ 15 A: Emergency flashers,
horns
25. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system,
starting system 26. STOP 10 A:
Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, cruise control system, anti
lock brake system, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
Fuses (type B)
27. POWER 30 A: Power windows, power
seat
28. J/B 50 A: All components in “POWER”,
“HORNHAZ”, “STOP” and “ECUB”
fuses
29. AM2 30 A: Ignition system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential fuel in-
jection system
30. HEATER 50 A: All components in “A.C”
fuse
31. AM1 40 A: Starting system
32. ABS2 30 A: Antilock brake system
Fuses (type C)
33. ABS 60 A: Antilock brake system
34. ALT 120 A: All components in “AM1”,
“HEATER”, “A.C”, “TAIL”, “ALTS” and
“PWR OUTLET” fuses

'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
Publication No. OM35800U
Part No. 01999-35800
Printed in Japan 01±0209±00
(U)
Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 119 . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle will not start 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your engine stalls while driving 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you cannot increase the engine speed 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle overheats 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If you have a flat tire 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your vehicle becomes stuck 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\


If your vehicle needs to be towed 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for driving during break±in period 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to start the engine 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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General maintenance 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 193 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: Two±wheel drive models except Pre Runner60 L (16.0 gal., 13.3 lmp. gal.)
Four±wheel drive models and Pre Runner
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
See page 267 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 271 through 276.
Tire pressure: See page 296.
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