2021 TOYOTA TUNDRA oil type

17Pictorial index
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 542
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 506
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 543
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 529
Camera
*4
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Fog lights
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 457, Watts: P. 550)
*1: Vehicles with a smart key system
*2: If equipped on CrewMax models
*3: If equipped
*4: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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4166-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to dra in
back into the bottom of the engine.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick
may differ depending on the
type of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.2
3
4
5
1
2
3
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4176-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Adding engine oil
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.Remove the oil fille r cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may ne ed to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing t he vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when t owing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Engine oil selection P. 543
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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2
3

5368-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
2WD models
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: P255/70R18 tires
*3: P275/65R18 tires
*4: P275/55R20 tires
Dimensions
Cab typeDouble Cab CrewMax
Bed typeStandardLongShort
Overall length228.9 in. (5815
mm) 247.8 in.
(6295 mm) 228.9 in.
(5815 mm)
Overall width 79.9 in. (2030 mm)
Overall
height
*1
78.3 in.
(1990 mm)
*278.1 in.
(1985 mm)
*2
78.1 in.
(1985 mm)
*3,*478.0 in.
(1980 mm)
*3,*4
Wheelbase 145.6 in. (3700
mm) 164.5 in.
(4180 mm) 145.6 in.
(3700 mm)
Front tread 67.9 in. (1725 mm)
Rear tread67.9 in. (1725 mm)

5468-1. Specifications
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Differential
Oil
capacity
Front (4WD models) 2.2 qt. (2.05 L, 1.8 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Double Cab
models
With standard bed
3.8 qt. (3.60 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)
With long bed
4.0 qt. (3.75 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
CrewMax
models
2WD models
4.0 qt. (3.75 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
3.8 qt. (3.60 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*
Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or
equivalent
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

5478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.1 lbf
(300 N, 30.6 kgf).
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play
0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*26 — 9 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III

602Alphabetical index
Engine coolant ......................... 418Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil ................................. 416 Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 407
Engine switch
(ignition switch)..................... 217
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 357
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 506
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 546
Brake .................................... 547
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 550
Foot well light .......................... 357
Four-wheel drive system ........ 315
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 358
Front seats ............................... 147 Adjustment............................ 147
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Driving position memory ....... 152
Head restraints ..................... 157
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 152
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Wattage ................................ 550
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 463
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 550
Fuel ........................................... 542 Capacity................................ 542
Fuel gauge............................ 105
Fuel pump shut off system ... 484
Gas station information......... 612
Information............................ 551
Refueling .............................. 248
Type.............................. 248, 542F

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 414 P. 250
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 414
P. 548
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) Standard fuel tank:
26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 Imp.gal.)
Large fuel tank:
38.0 gal. (144.0 L, 31.7 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
P. 542
Cold tire inflation pressureP. 548
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 8.5 (8.0, 7.0)
Without filter 7.9 (7.5, 6.6)
Engine oil type P. 543