TOYOTA TACOMA 2000 Owners Manual (in English)

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Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.
a: Rear turn signal lightc: Back−up light
b: Stop and tail light
Front turn signal lights
(two−wheel drive models
except Pre Runner)Front turn signal lights
(four−wheel drive models
and Pre Runner)
Rear turn signal, stop and
tail, and back−up lights

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License plate lights (type A)License plate lights (type B)
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

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High mounted stoplight
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight248
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SECTION 8

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Dimensions and weight
TWO−WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNERNormal cab models Xtra−cab models
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ 5mm (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)∗25010(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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Engine
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
∗ 4mm (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)∗10500(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 Pre
Runner57(15.1,12.5)
Four−wheel drive models and Pre
Runner 68(18.0,15.0)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesIntake 0.150.25(0.0060.010)
Exhaust 0.250.35(0.0100.014)
5VZ−FE engine Intake 0.130.23(0.0060.009)
Exhaust 0.270.37(0.0110.014)
Spark plug type: 2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesExcept LEV
∗
DENSO K16R−U
NGK BKR5EYA
LEV
∗
DENSO K16R−U11
NGK BKR5EYA−11
5VZ−FE engine DENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB11
∗: See Exhaust emission label" on
page 159 for details.
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesExcept LEV
∗0.8(0.031)
LEV∗1.1(0.043)
5VZ−FE engine 1.1(0.043)
∗: See Exhaust emission label" on
page 159 for details. Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT−33−73F (used belt), lbf:
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesGenerator belt 115  20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
−15
5VZ−FE engineGenerator 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 refill), 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 engineWith 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, Energy−Conserving" 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
RunnerWith 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: TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva-
lent
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 °C (68 °F):
12.612.8 V Fully charged
12.212.4 V Half charged
11.812.0 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 free play, mm (in.):515 (0.20.6)
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 models2RZ−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
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 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 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W−90
Rear Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (0 F)
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 free play, mm (in.): 36(0.120.24)
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): 1218 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III