TOYOTA TACOMA 1999 Owners Manual

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ÐLicense plate lights (type B)
Use a Phillips- head screwdriver.
ÐHigh mounted stoplight
Use a Phillips- head screwdriver.

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Part 8
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight
Engine
Fuel
Service specifications

Ti r es
Fuses Dimensions and weight
TWO- WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNER
Normal cab models Xtra- cab models
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall height *
5
mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
4540 (178.7)
*
1
4690 (184.6) *
2 5010 (197.2)
*
1
5155 (203.0) *
2
1690 (66.5)
1580 (62.2) *
4
3095 (121.9)
1425 (56.1)
1440 (56.7) 500 (1100) *
6
430 (950) *
7
295 (650) *
8
500 (1100)
*
6
430 (950) *
7
1415 (55.7)
*
3
1440 (56.7) *
4
1395 (54.9)
*
3
1425 (56.1) *
4
2625 (103.3)
1575 (62.0)
*
3
1580 (62.2)
1690 (66.5)
* 1
: Without rear step bumper
* 2
: With rear step bumper
* 3
: With P195/75R14 tires
* 4
: With P215/70R14 tires
* 5
: Unladen vehicle
* 6
: With 1 or 2 occupants
* 7
: With 3 occupants
* 8
: With 5 occupants

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Model:
2RZ- FE, 3RZ- FE and 5VZ- FE
Type: 2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engine4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
5VZ- FE engine
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2RZ- FE engine95.0 86.0 (3.74 3.39)
3RZ- FE engine
95.0 95.0 (3.74 3.74)
5VZ- FE engine
93.5 82.0 (3.68 3.23)
Displacement, cm 3
(cu. in.):
2RZ- FE engine 2438 (148.8)
3RZ- FE engine 2694 (164.3)
5VZ- FE engine 3378 (206.1)
FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNER
Normal cab models Xtra- cab models
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall height *
4
mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
4665 (183.7) 5135 (202.2)
1690 (66.5)*
1
1720 (67.7) *
2
1765 (69.5) *
3
1720 (62.7) *
1
1750 (68.9) *
2
3095 (121.9)
1460 (57.5) *
7
1500 (59.1) *
8
500 (1100) *
9
317 (700) *
10
500 (1100)
1455 (57.3)
*
7
1495 (58.9) *
8
1460 (57.5)
*
5
1500 (59.1) *
6
2625 (103.3)
1715 (67.5)
*
1
1745 (68.7) *
2
1690 (66.5)
*
1
1720 (67.7) *
2
1765 (69.5) *
3
1455 (57.3) *
7
1495 (58.9) *
8
* 1
: With P225/75R15 tires
* 2
: With P265/75R15 tires or with 31 10.5R15LT tires
* 3
: With wheel opening extension
* 4
: Unladen vehicle
* 5
: With steel wheels plus P225/75R15 tires
* 6
: With steel wheels plus P265/75R15 tires or with aluminum wheels
* 7
: With steel wheels
* 8
: With aluminum wheels
* 9
: With 3 occupants
* 10
: With 5 occupants

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Fuel
Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): Two- wheel drive models except PreRunner
57 (15.1, 12.5)
Four- wheel drive models and PreRunner
68 (18.0, 15.0) Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines Intake 0.15Ð0.25 (0.006Ð0.010)
Exhaust 0.25Ð0.35 (0.010Ð0.014)
5VZ- FE engine Intake 0.13Ð0.23 (0.006Ð0.009)
Exhaust 0.27Ð0.37 (0.011Ð0.014)
Spark plug type: 2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE enginesDENSO K16R- U
NGK BKR5EYA
5VZ- FE engine DENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines
0.8 (0.031)
5VZ- FE engine 1.1 (0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT- 33- 73F (used belt), lbf:
2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines Generator belt 115 20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100+20
-15
5VZ- FE engine Generator belt 100 20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100+20
-15

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
Two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner2RZ- FE engine With 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 SJ, ºEnergy- Conservingº or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner
With manual transmission2RZ- 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 transmission3RZ- 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: ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equivalent
With ethylene- glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain
water alone.
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 engineTwo- 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 models 2RZ- FE engineUp 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 Runner 2RZ- 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 baseWith 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: Spiders
Lithium 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), high beam indicator
light
4. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-
light (high beam)
5. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight (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 5J
P215/70R14 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 14
6J
14 6JJ
P225/75R15 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29)15
6J
15 7J
15 7JJ
31x10.5R15LT 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 15
7J
15 7JJP265/75R15
180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26) 15
7J
15 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,
glove box 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 headlight 17. 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, seat belt preten-
sioners, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
25. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, pow-
er antenna