2006 TOYOTA TACOMA octane

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OCTANE RATING
2TRFE engine—Select Octane Rating
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher.
1GRFE engine—Select Octane Rating
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle perfor-
mance, use premium unleaded gasoline
with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating or research octane number lower
than stated above will cause persistent
heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will
lead to engine damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, occasionally, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is normal
and there is no need for concern.GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT
ADDITIVES
Toyota recommends the use of gasoline
that contains detergent additives to
avoid buildup of engine deposits.
However, all gasoline sold in the U.S.
contains detergent additives to keep clean
and/or clean intake systems.
QUALITY GASOLINE
Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.,
Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for quality fuel named
WorldWide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that
is expected to be applied world wide.
The WWFC consists of four categories
that depend on required emission lev-
els. In the U.S., category 3 or 4 has
been adopted. The WWFC improves air
quality by providing for better emis-
sions in vehicle fleets, and customer
satisfaction through better vehicle per-
formance.
CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE
Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-
formulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner
burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gas-
oline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-
prove air quality.
OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE
Toyota allows the use of oxygenate
blended gasoline where the oxygenate
content is up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE. If you use gasohol in your
Toyota, be sure that it has an octane
rating no lower than 87.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing methanol.

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GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT
Some gasoline contain an octane en-
hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
taining MMT is used, your emission con-
trol system may be adversely affected.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-
strument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-
vice.
GASOLINE QUALITY
In a very few cases, you may experience
driveability problems caused by the partic-
ular gasoline that you are using. If you
continue to have unacceptable driveability,
try changing gasoline brands. If this does
not rectify your problem, then consult your
Toyota dealer.NOTICE
Do not use gasohol other than
stated above. It will cause fuel sys-
tem damage or vehicle performance
problems.
 If driveab ility problems occur (poor
hot starting, vaporizing, engine
knock, etc.), discontinue the use.
 Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
ing refueling. Gasohol may cause
paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
80 L (21.1 gal., 17.6 Imp. gal.)
Fuel pump shut off system
The fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine to minimize the
risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls
or an airbag inflates upon collision. To
restart the engine after the fuel pump shut
off system activates, turn the ignition
switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start
it.
CAUTION
Inspect the ground under the vehicle
before restarting the engine. If you
find that fuel has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. In
this case, do not restart the engine.

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If you plan to drive your Toyota in
another country...
First, comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane
number).
LS20004
2TRFE engine
LS20003
1GRFE engine
The threeway catalytic converter is an
emission control device installed in the
exhaust system.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Keep people and combustible mate-
rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
Do not idle or park your vehicle
over anything that might burn easi-
ly such as grass, leaves, paper or
rags.
Operation in foreign countries Threeway catalytic converters

3952006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)
Without towing package1587 kg (3500 lb.)
With towing package 2948 kg (6500 lb.)
∗: Trailer weight + car go weight
Model:
2.7 L 4 −cylinder (2TR −FE) and 4.0 L V6
(1GR −FE)
Type: 2TR −FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1GR −FE engine
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2TR −FE engine
95.0 95.0 (3.74 3.74)
1GR −FE engine
94.0 95.0 (3.70 3.74)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2TR −FE engine 2694 (164.3)
1GR −FE engine 3956 (241.4) Fuel type:
2TR −FE engine—
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
1GR −FE engine—
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number91) or high-
er. For improved vehicle performance,
use premium unleaded gasoline with
an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 80 (21.1, 17.6)
Towing capacity∗Engine Fuel

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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