engine TOYOTA TACOMA 1998 Manual Online

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models
except Pre Runner2RZ- FE engineWith filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)
5VZ- FE engine With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
Four-wheel drive models
and Pre Runner 3RZ- FE engine
With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ- FE engine
With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Oil grade:
API grade SH, ºEnergy-Conserving IIº or
SJ, Energy- Conservingº multigrade engine
oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is re-
commended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models
except Pre RunnerWith manual transmission
2RZ- FE engine 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
5VZ- FE engine
9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission 2RZ- FE engine
7.8 (8.2, 6.9)
5VZ- FE engine 9.5 (10.0, 8.4) Four-wheel drive models
and Pre Runner
With manual transmission
3RZ- FE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
5VZ- FE engine
10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission 3RZ- FE engine
8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
5VZ- FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)
Coolant type: With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not
use alcohol type.)
BATTERY
Open voltage *
at 20 5C (68 5F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0 V Discharged
* : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2RZ- FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
3RZ- FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ- FE engine Two-wheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four-wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models2RZ- FE engine Up to 2.4 (2.5, 2.1)
5VZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four-wheel drive models
Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid
D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
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.):
Two-wheel drive models except
Pre Runner2RZ- FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)
5VZ- FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Four-wheel drive models and
Pre Runner Front (except Pre- runner) A.D.D. 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Except A.D.D. 1.1 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear Short wheel base
With rear differential lock system 2.65 (2.8, 2.3)
Without rear differential lock
system 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Extra long wheel base
With rear differential lock system 2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
Without rear differential lock
system 2.45 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type:
Hypoid Gear Oil API GL- 5

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Recommended oil viscosity:
Front
A.D.D.
SAE 75W- 90
Except A.D.D. Above -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 90
Below -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
Rear Above -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 90
Below -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Wheel bearings: Lithium base wheel bearing grease,
NLGI No. 2
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 yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No. 2
BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
72 (2.8)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 3Ð6 (0.12Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
12Ð18 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III

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Tires
Fuses
Engine compartment (U.S.A.)
Fuses (type A) 1. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
2. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light
system
3. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-
light (high beam), hi-beam indicator
light
4. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (high beam)
5. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-
light (low beam)
Wheel nut torque, N´m (kgf´m, ft´lbf):
110 (11.5, 83)Tire size
Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm 2
or bar, psi)
Wheel size
Front Rear
P195/75R14 200 (2.0, 29) 240 (2.4, 35) 14 x 5J
P215/70R14 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 14 x 6J
14 x 6JJ
P225/75R15 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29)15 x 6J
15 x 7J
15 x 7JJ
31x10.5R15LT 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 15 x 7J
15 x 7JJP265/75R15
180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26) 15 x 7J
15 x 7JJ

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Engine compartment (Canada)
6. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (low beam)
7. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, licence plate
lights
8. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers,
heater control system, air conditioning
system, g auges and meters, clock, car
audio system, overdrive indicator light,
glovebox light, cigarette lighter, instru-
ment panel lights, rear differential lock
system, Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, electronically controlled automatic
transmission system
9. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning systemInstrument panel
10. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-mounted
stoplight, cruise control system
11. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system
12. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power
antenna, interior light, clock, ignition
switch light, personal lights, door cour-
tesy lights
13. OBD 10 A: On-board diagnosis system
14. HORN 15 A: Emergency flashers,
horns
15. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
16. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight17. HEAD (LH) 10 A:
Left-hand headlight
18. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system,
starting system, gauges and meters
19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four-wheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
20. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back-up lights, cruise control system,
power antenna, power door lock control
system, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system, starting
system, charging system, air c ondition-
ing system
21. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
22. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, automatic
transmission shift lock system
23. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
24. IGN 7.5 A: Discharge warning light,
SRS airbag system, Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
25. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, pow-
er antenna

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ÐCenter of gravity location
Rear end of truck bed
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo weight
rating
Recommended location
B
A
Two- wheel drive models
except Pre Runner mm (in.)
AB
Normal cab models 1397
(55.0) 838
(33.0)
Xtra- cab models
2RZ- FE engine
5VZ- FE engine
1397
(55.0)
1193
(47.0) 1016
(40.0)
1066
(42.0)
Four- wheel drive models
and Pre Runner mm (in.)
A
B
1397
(55.0) 838
(33.0)
The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity
zone.
CAUTION
If a load is too far back, it can cause
dangerous handling. If it is too far
forward, the front axle may be over-
loaded.
Camper center of gravity
Recommended center of
gravity location zone
Cargo weight rating
Two- wheel drive models
except Pre Runner
Normal cab models With 2 occupants 499 kg (1100 lb.)
With 3 occupants
431 kg (950 lb.)
Xtra- cab models With 2 occupants 499 kg (1100 lb.)
With 3 occupants
431 kg (950 lb.)
With 5 occupants 295 kg (650 lb.)
ÐCargo weight rating and
proper matching

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Not exceed GVWR
Gross vehicle weight rating
GAWR
Two- wheel drive models
except Pre Runner Front 1000 kg (2200 lb.)
Rear 1135 kg (2500 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
and Pre Runner Front 1200 kg (2650 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.) GVWR
Two- wheel drive models
except Pre Runner
Normal cab models 1920 kg (4250 lb.)
Xtra- cab models
2040 kg (4500 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
and Pre Runner 3RZ- FE engine 2270 kg (5000 lb.)
5VZ- FE engine 2315 kg (5100 lb.)
If weight ratings are exceeded, move or
remove items to bring all weights below
the ratings.

Publication No. OM35729U
Part No. 01999-35729
Printed in Japan 01-9801-00
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 70 . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 164
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If your engine stalls while driving 167
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If your vehicle overheats 168
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If you have a flat tire 169
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 177
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Tips for driving during break-in period 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 151
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General maintenance 193
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Complete index NO TAG
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Gas station information
Fuel type: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 138 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner
57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 lmp. gal.)
Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner
68 L (18.0 gal., 15.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SH, ºEnergy- Conserving IIº or SJ, Energy- Conservingº
multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 207 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 210 through 214.
Tire pressure: See page 232. f
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