’03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
2932003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
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
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)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is f illed in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W 30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
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)
’03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
2962003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with a pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
when the engine is stopped and after de-
press the brake pedal several times,
mm (in.):105 (4.1)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
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): 16—30 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
Tires
Tire size Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Wheel size
Front Rear
P205/75R15 97S 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)
P225/75R15 102S 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 1661/2JJ
P235/55R16 96T 200 (2.0, 29) 220 (2.2, 32) 15
7J
15 7JJ
P265/70R16 111S 180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26) 16
7J
16 7JJ
15
6J
15 6JJ
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf): 11 0 ( 11 . 5 , 8 3 )
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire pressure” through “Aluminum wheel precautions” in Sec-
tion 7 2.
∗1: Double cab models∗2: Regular cab and Xtra cab models
P265/70R16 111T 180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26)∗
1
200 (2.0, 29)∗216 7JJ
