2021 TOYOTA TACOMA oil level

4176-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” a nd “LOW”
lines on the reservoir wh en the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line. ( P. 528)
WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so c are
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable m anner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewe rs or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store fo r information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the v ehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Engine coolant
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2
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4867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem.Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar
cruise control system.
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
System. A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(2GR-FKS engine only)
Indicates that the engine oil level is low.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if
necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a level surface and
check to see if the message disappears.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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8Vehicle specifications
8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 534
Fuel information ................ 548
Tire information ................. 551
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 562
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............... 569

5348-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: P265/60R18 tires
*3: Vehicles with a over fender
■
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
 P. 1 8 7
Dimensions
Cab type Access Cab
Overall length212.3 in. (5392.3 mm)
Overall width 74.4 in. (1890.5 mm)
Overall height*170.6 in. (1792.2 mm)
Wheelbase127.8 in. (3247 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1599 mm)
63.3 in. (1609 mm)*2
Rear tread63.2 in. (1606 mm)
63.6 in. (1616 mm)*2
Cab typeDouble Cab
With short deck With long deck
Overall length
212.3 in. (5392.3 mm) 225.5 in. (5727.3 mm)
Overall width74.4 in. (1890.5 mm)
75.2 in. (1910.3 mm)*3
Overall height*170.6 in. (1792.2 mm)
Wheelbase
127.8 in. (3247 mm) 141.0 in. (3582 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1599 mm)
63.3 in. (1609 mm)*2
Rear tread63.2 in. (1606 mm)
63.6 in. (1616 mm)*2

5398-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is us ed in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill—reference
*)With filterWithout filter
2TR-FE engine6.2 qt.
(5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)
5.8 qt.
(5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS engine5.9 qt.
(5.6 L, 4.9 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

5578-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

597Alphabetical index
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronic key .......................... 112Battery-saving function ......... 133
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 522
Replacing the battery ............ 445
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 522
If the engine will not start ...... 520
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water ..................... 469
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 524
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 476
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 476
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 483
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
If you think something is wrong .............................. 474
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 467
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 470
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528 Emergency flashers ................ 466
Engine
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch ............... 201, 204
Hood ..................................... 411
How to start the engine ........................ 201, 204
Identification number ............ 537
If the engine will not start ...... 520
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 201, 204
Immobilizer system .. ............... 78
Overheating .......................... 528
Engine coolant......................... 417 Capacity................................ 541
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 415 Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 415
Oil level warning message.... 486
Oil pressure warning message............................. 484
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 323
Engine switch (ignition switch) ............ 201, 204
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 347
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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