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ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):2TR −FE engine
Automatic adjustment
1GR −FE engine
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.29—0.39 (0.011—0.015)
Spark plug type: 2TR −FE engine
DENSO SK20HR11
NGK ILFR6C11
1GR −FE engine
DENSO K20HR −U11
NGK LFR6C11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043) ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2TR −FE engine
With filter 5.8 (6.1, 5.1)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
1GR −FE engine
Tw o −wheel drive models except Pre-
Runner With filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Without filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Four −wheel drive models and
PreRunner
With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
Service specifications
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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):With manual transmission2TR −FE engine 8.7 (9.1, 7.6)
1GR −FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission 2TR −FE engine 8.6 (9.1, 7.6)
1GR −FE engine 9.6 (10.1, 8.5)
Coolant type: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long− life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details. BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20
°C (68 °F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2TR −FE engine
Tw o −wheel drive models
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four −wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
1GR −FE engine
1.8 (1.9, 1.6)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 speed)
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV”
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transmission perfor-
mance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type T IV” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
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Publication No. OM35871U
Part No. 01999-35871
Printed in Japan 01−0605 −00
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 151
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If your vehicle will not start 316
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If your engine stalls while dr iving 319
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If you cannot increase engine speed 320
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If your vehicle overheats 320
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If you have a flat tire 321
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 332
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Tips for driving duri ng break−in period 269
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How to start the engine 298
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General maintenance 347
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
1GR −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
For improved vehicle performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with an
Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
2TR −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
See page 269 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 L (21.1 gal., 17.6 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 360 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 366 through 375.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 400.
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Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for TOYOTA TACOMA may
be purchased from any Toyota dealer or the
Material Distribution Center. To purchase the
repair manual, please contact your Toyota deal-
er or call the Material Distribution Center toll
free at 1 800 622 2033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tune up
Periodic maintenance and tune up 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 step by step.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.