recommended oil TOYOTA TACOMA 2006 Owners Manual (in English)

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Ti r e relat ed ter mMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile
under that condition
Maximum inflation pressurethe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and it
is shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressurecold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic 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 wi th standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
t he sum of —
(a) curb weight;
(b) accessory weight;
(c) vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) production options weight
Normal occupant weight68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second
column of Table 1 that follows
—Glossary of tire terminology

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What about doityourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy
to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
cal ability and a few basic automotive
tools. Simple instructions for how to per-
form them are presented on page 351 in
Section 7.
If you are a skilled do−it−yourself
mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are
recommended. Please be aware that
do− it−yourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See “Owner ’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Owner ’s Manual
Supplement” for the details. Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only with ade-
quate ventilation if you run the en-
gine.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See page 381 in Section 7
−3 for
additional information. Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see
−
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See page 362 in Section 7 −2 for addition-
al information.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt, or insects. See page 363 in
Section 7 −2 for additional information.
Battery condition
Check the battery condition by the indica-
tor color. See page 378 in Section 7 −3 for
additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See page 363 in Section 7 −2 for addition-
al information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See page 360 in Section
7 −2 for additional information.
Power steering fluid level (2TRFE en-
gine)
Check the level on the dipstick. The level
should be in the “HOT” or “COLD” range
depending on the fluid temperature. See
page 365 in Section 7 −2 for additional in-
formation.
General maintenance

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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and viscos-
ity.
Oil grade:ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
SAE 5W30 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather. If SAE 5W30 is not available, SAE
10W30 may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W30 at
the next oil change.
Oil identification mark
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is added to some oil con-
tainers to help you select the oil you
should use.

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ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):2TR −FE engine
Automatic adjustment
1GR −FE engine
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.29—0.39 (0.011—0.015)
Spark plug type: 2TR −FE engine
DENSO SK20HR11
NGK ILFR6C11
1GR −FE engine
DENSO K20HR −U11
NGK LFR6C11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043) ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2TR −FE engine
With filter 5.8 (6.1, 5.1)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
1GR −FE engine
Tw o −wheel drive models except Pre-
Runner With filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Without filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Four −wheel drive models and
PreRunner
With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
Service specifications

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):With manual transmission2TR −FE engine 8.7 (9.1, 7.6)
1GR −FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission 2TR −FE engine 8.6 (9.1, 7.6)
1GR −FE engine 9.6 (10.1, 8.5)
Coolant type: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long− life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details. BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20
°C (68 °F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2TR −FE engine
Tw o −wheel drive models
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four −wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
1GR −FE engine
1.8 (1.9, 1.6)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4speed)
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV”
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transmission perfor-
mance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type TIV” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (5speed)
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF
JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring
optimum transmission performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
WS” may cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimate-
ly damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90
DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Tw o −wheel drive models except PreRun-
ner 3.31 (3.5, 2.9)
Four −wheel drive models and PreRunner
Front (four −wheel drive models)
1.50 (1.6, 1.3)
Rear 2.80 (3.0, 2.5)
Oil type: Without limited− slip differential
Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
With limited −slip differential
Hypoid gear oil for limited −slip dif-
ferential API GL −5 Recommended oil viscosity:
Front SAE 75W −90
Rear Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W −90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Front drive shaft thrust bushings: Synthetic oil and lithium soap base
chassis grease, NLGI No.1
Propeller shafts:
SpidersLithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2
Slide yokes Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No. 2

or Molybdenum −disulfide lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

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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