2008 TOYOTA TACOMA service

2008 Scheduled Maintenance GuideTACOMA
95,000 Miles or 114 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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100,000 Miles or 120 Months
Replace cabin air filterReplace engine coolant5
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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MAINTENANCE LOG
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2008 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide
105,000 Miles or 126 Months
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
3
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
NOTE:Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may shorten the life
of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice reduced air flow from the air
conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily when you use the Freshmode. Consult your
dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Replace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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MAINTENANCE LOG
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1Reset the oil replacement reminder light ( MAINT REQD) or the messageOIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to Engine Coolant in theExplanation of Maintenance Items section in the back of this guide for more
information.
4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5Initial replacement at 100,000 miles/120 months. Replace every 50,000 miles/60 months thereafter. Refer to Engine
Coolant  in theExplanation of Maintenance Items section in the back of this guide for more information.

2008 Scheduled Maintenance GuideTACOMA
110,000 Miles or 132 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
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115,000 Miles or 138 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
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MAINTENANCE LOG
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2008 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide
120,000 Miles or 144 Months
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace rear differential oil (Prerunner and 4WD vehicles with optional limited slip differential only)Replace spark plugs5
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs6
Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
3
__ Engine valve clearance7
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses __ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil (except Prerunner and
4WD vehicles with optional limited slip
differential)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD)
__ Transmission fluid or oil
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing:Replace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilReplace transfer case oil (4WD)Replace transmission fluid or oilTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
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EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
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ILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
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1Reset the oil replacement reminder light ( MAINT REQD) or the messageOIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to Engine Coolant in the Explanation of Maintenance Items section in the back of this guide for more information.4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.6Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.7Check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary, 1GR-FE engine only.