2004 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

’04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309)
2004 TACOMA from Sep. ’03 Prod. (OM35814U)
Publication No. OM35814U
Part No. 01999-35814
Printed in Japan 01−0309 −00
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 121 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If you cannot increase the engine speed 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle becomes stuck 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

 If your vehicle needs to be towed 263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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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 205 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: Two −wheel drive models except Pre Runner
60 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 “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
See page 293 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 297 through 305.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 327.
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’04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309)
2004 TACOMA from Sep. ’03 Prod. (OM35814U)
You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.
Repair Manual Information

’04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309)
2004 TACOMA from Sep. ’03 Prod. (OM35814U)
Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for TOYOTA Tacoma, writ-
ten in English, may be purchased as applicable
from any Toyota dealer.
Pub. Name: 2004 TOYOTA Tacoma Repair Manual
Pub. No.: RM1090U1 RM1090U2
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

’04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309)
2004 TACOMA from Sep. ’03 Prod. (OM35814U)
WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU  PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Toyota belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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Seat Belt Warning