2010 TOYOTA TACOMA check oil

In addition to the maintenance items
indicated for each mileage/month interval,
you should perform certain inspections
daily when you drive off-road. Whenever
you take your vehicle off-road through
deep sand, mud or water, perform these
inspections every day:
•Check ball joints and dust covers
•Check brake lines and hoses
•Check brake pads/disc
•Check differential oil
•Check drive shaft boots
•Check engine air filter
•Check nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
•Check steering linkage and boots
•Check transfer case oil (4WD models)
•Check transmission fluid or oil
•Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD
models)
Off-Road Daily Maintenance
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60,000 miles or 72 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 plugs (1GR-FE engine oil)4
Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
Ball joints and dust coversBrake lines and hosesBrake linings/drums and brake pads/discs5
Drive belts6
Drive shaft boots (4WD)Engine coolant7
Engine valve clearance8
Exhaust pipes and mountingsFront differential oil (4WD)Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Fuel tank cap gasketRadiator and condenserRear differential oil (except Prerunner and
4WD vehicles with optional limited slip
differential only)
Steering gear boxSteering linkage and bootsTransfer case oil (4WD)Transmission fluid or oil
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
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 and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.4Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.5Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.6Initial inspection at 60,000 miles/72 months. Inspect every 15,000 miles/18 months thereafter.7Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
8Check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary, 1GR-FE engine only.
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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 plugs4
Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
Ball joints and dust coversBrake lines and hosesBrake linings/drums and brake pads/discs5
Drive beltsDrive shaft boots (4WD)Engine coolant6
Engine valve clearance7
Exhaust pipes and mountingsFront differential oil (4WD)Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Fuel tank cap gasketRadiator and condenserRear differential oil (except Prerunner and
4WD vehicles with optional limited slip
differential only)
Steering gear boxSteering linkage and bootsTransfer case oil (4WD)Transmission fluid or oil
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
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 and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.4Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.5Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.6Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
7Check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary, 1GR-FE engine only.
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T
he following descriptions are
provided to give you a better
understanding of the maintenance
items that should be performed on your
vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time intervals
each item should be performed. Please
note that many maintenance items should
be performed only by a qualified
technician.
For further information on maintenance
items you can perform yourself, see
the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care”
and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission Fluid or
Manual Transmission Oil
Inspect or replace at specified intervals.
When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage
ball joints for looseness and damage.
Check all dust covers for deterioration and
damage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these
operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake
Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and
drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check
the pads for excessive wear and the discs
for runout, excessive wear and fluid
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Cabin Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. Driving in
heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban,
desert or dusty areas may shorten filter’s
life. More frequent replacement may be
necessary.
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and
oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust
if necessary. Replace the belts if they are
damaged.
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Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration and damage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease. A
qualified technician should perform these
operations.
Engine Air Filter
Inspect or replace at specified intervals.
When performing inspections, check for
damage, excessive wear and oiliness, and
replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain the cooling system and refill with an
ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect hoses
and connections for corrosion and leaks.
Tighten connections and replace parts
when necessary. A qualified technician
should perform these operations. (For
further details, refer toRadiator,
Condenser and Hosesin theVehicle
Maintenance and Caresection of the
Owner’s Manual).
Your Toyota is equipped with Genuine
Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant. The
replacement intervals for engine
coolant recommended in this booklet
are based on replacement with
Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life
Coolant or similar high-quality
non-silicate, non-amine, non-borate
ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology (i.e., a
combination of low phosphates and
organic acids). If another type of
ethylene-glycol coolant is used,
replacement intervals may be different.
Engine Oil and Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill
the engine oil at specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity,
refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for tappet noise and engine
vibration and adjust if necessary. A
qualified technician should perform this
operation.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler
and hangers for cracks, deterioration and
damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
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Front and Rear Differential Oil
Inspect or replace at specified intervals.
When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
qualified technician immediately.
Fuel Lines and Connections,
Fuel Tank Band and Fuel Tank
Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage,
cracks, and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration
and damage and replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and
Body
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and
front/rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft
Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and
slide yokes with lithium-base chassis
grease and the double cardan joint with
molybdenum-disulfide lithium-base chassis
grease, and re-torque the bolt. Only a
qualified technician should perform this
operation
Radiator and Condenser
Inspect for debris, corrosion and signs of
damage. Have any problem repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install new
plugs of the same type as originally
equipped. A qualified technician should
perform this operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for
excessive freeplay in the steering wheel.
Inspect the linkage for bending and
damage and the dust boots for
deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace
any damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the
instructions in the
Owner’s Manual.When
rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transfer Case Oil
Inspect or replace at specified intervals.
When performing inspections, check for
signs of leakage. If you discover any
leakage, have it repaired by a qualified
technician immediately.
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