2005 TOYOTA TACOMA automatic transmission

3402005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Do not reuse iridiumtipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do− it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See page 344 in Section 7 −2 for de-
tails about engine oil selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water(for the U.S.A.) or 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized water (for Can-
ada). Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Parts and tools

3492005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS72009
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.
LS72008
If hot
O.K.
Close OpenIf cold
O.K.
If hot
add If cold
add
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRONII 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 (60 C—80 C or 140 F—175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,
10 C—30 C or 50 F—85 F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
Checking power steering fluid
(2TRFE engine) Checking power steering fluid
(1GRFE engine)

3502005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Clean all dirt from the outside of the res-
ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If
the fluid is cold, the level should be in the
“COLD” range. 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
DEXRONII or III to bring the level within
the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually 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.
LS72001a
Regular and double cab models
(type A)
LS72001c
Regular and double cab models
(type B)
Checking tire inflation
pressure

3742005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Tw o−wheel drive models except PreRunner kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineTransmission typeDeck typeTi r e siz eWheel typePayload∗ 2,3
Regular cab2TR −FE
Manual transmissionLong deck
P215/70R15Steel wheel
533 (1174)
521 (1149)
∗
1
Automatic transmissionLong deck533 (1174)
521 (1149)
∗1
Access cab2TR −FEManual transmissionLong deckP215/70R15Steel wheel518 (1143)
Automatic transmission518 (1143)
1GR −FEManual transmissionLong deckP255/45R18Aluminum wheel340 (750)
∗
1: Vehicles equipped with optional 15 inch steel wheels.
∗2: Maximum payload including weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
∗3: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing payload.
Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
∗4: With towing package
Payload

3762005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Access cab
2TR−FEManual transmissionLong deckP245/75R16Steel wheel577 (1271)
Aluminum wheel591 (1302)
1GR −FE
Manual transmissionLong deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel570 (1257)
543 (1197)∗
4
Aluminum wheel
584 (1288)
557
(1228)
∗ 4
P265/70R16Aluminum wheel570 (1257)
543 (1197)∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel553 (1219)
526 (1159)∗4
Automatic transmissionLong deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel
575 (1267)
547
(1207)
∗ 4
Aluminum wheel
589 (1298)
562
(1238)
∗ 4
P265/70R16Aluminum wheel575 (1267)
547 (1207)∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel557 (1229)
530 (1169)∗4

3772005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineTransmission typeDeck typeTi r e siz eWheel typePayload∗ 2,3
Double cab1GR −FEAutomatic transmission
Short deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel566 (1248)
539 (1188)
∗
4
Aluminum wheel580 (1279)
553 (1219)
∗4
P265/70R16Aluminum wheel566 (1248)
539 (1188)
∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel549 (1210)
522 (1150)
∗4
Long deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel607 (1339)
580 (1279)
∗4
Aluminum wheel621 (1370)
594 (1310)
∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel590 (1301)
563 (1241)
∗4
∗2: Maximum payload including weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
∗3: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing payload.
Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
∗4: With towing package

3792005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Access cab
2TR−FEManual transmissionLong deckP245/75R16Steel wheel532 (1172)
Aluminum wheel546 (1203)
1GR −FE
Manual transmissionLong deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel
523 (1152)
495
(1092)
∗ 4
Aluminum wheel537 (1183)
509 (1123)∗4
P265/70R16Aluminum wheel
523 (1152)
495
(1092)
∗ 4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel
505 (1114)
478
(1054)
∗ 4
Automatic transmissionLong deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel527 (1162)
500 (1102)∗4
Aluminum wheel541 (1193)
514 (1133)∗4
P265/70R16Aluminum wheel527 (1162)
500 (1102)∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel
510 (1124)
483
(1064)
∗ 4

3802005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineTransmission typeDeck typeTi r e siz eWheel typePayload∗ 2,3
Double cab1GR −FE
Manual transmissionShort deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel523 (1153)
496 (1093)
∗
4
Aluminum wheel537 (1184)
510 (1124)
∗4
P265/70R16Aluminum wheel523 (1153)
496 (1093)
∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel506 (1115)
479 (1055)
∗4
Automatic transmissionShort deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel512 (1128)
484 (1068)
∗4
Aluminum wheel526 (1159)
498 (1099)
∗4
P265/70R16Aluminum wheel512 (1128)
484 (1068)
∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel494 (1090)
467 (1030)
∗4