TOYOTA TACOMA 2008 Owners Manual (in English)

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Four−wheel drive models and PreRunner mm (in.)
Regular cab modelsAccess cab modelsDouble cab models
Short deckLong deck
Overall length4835 (190.4)5285 (208.1)5285 (208.1)5620 (221.3)
Overall width1895 (74.6)1895 (74.6)1895 (74.6)1895 (74.6)
Overall height∗
11775 (69.9)1775 (69.9)1780 (70.1)1780 (70.1)
Wheelbase2795 (110.0)3245 (127.8)3245 (127.8)3580 (140.9)
Front tread1600 (63.0)1600 (63.0)1600 (63.0)1600 (63.0)
Rear tread1610 (63.4)1610 (63.4)1610 (63.4)1610 (63.4)
∗1: Unladen vehicle

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Tw o−wheel drive models except PreRunner kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineDeck typeVehicle capacity weight∗ 1,2
Regular cab2. 7 L 4 −cylinder
(2TR −FE) engineLong deck567 (1250)
Access cab
2. 7 L 4 −cylinder
(2TR −FE) engineLong deck567 (1250)
4. 0 L V6 (1G R −FE) engineLong deck386 (850)
∗
1: Maximum vehicle capacity weight including weight of driver, passengers and cargo.
∗2: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle
capacity weight. Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
Vehicle capacity weight

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PreRunnerkg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineDeck typeVehicle capacity weight∗ 1,2
Regular cab2. 7 L 4 −cylinder
(2TR −FE) engineLong deck590 (1300)
Access cab
2. 7 L 4 −cylinder
(2TR −FE) engineLong deck590 (1300)
4. 0 L V6 (1G R −FE) engineLong deck590 (1300)
Double cab4. 0 L V6 (1G R −FE) engineShort deck590 (1300)
Long deck590 (1300)
∗
1: Maximum vehicle capacity weight including weight of driver, passengers and cargo.
∗2: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle
capacity weight. Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.

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Four−wheel drive models kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineDeck typeVehicle capacity weight∗ 1,2
Regular cab2. 7 L 4 −cylinder
(2TR −FE) engineLong deck590 (1300)
Access cab
2. 7 L 4 −cylinder
(2TR −FE) engineLong deck590 (1300)
4. 0 L V6 (1G R −FE) engineLong deck547 (1205)
Double cab4. 0 L V6 (1G R −FE) engineShort deck544 (1200)
Long deck522 (1150)
∗
1: Maximum vehicle capacity weight including weight of driver, passengers and cargo.∗2: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle
capacity weight. Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.

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Without towing package1587 kg (3500 lb.)
With towing package 2948 kg (6500 lb.)
∗: Trailer weight + car go weight
Model:
2TR −FE and 1GR −FE
Type: 2TR −FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1GR −FE engine
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
2TR −FE engine
95.0 95.0 (3.74 3.74)
1GR −FE engine
94.0 95.0 (3.70 3.74)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2TR −FE engine 2694 (164.3)
1GR −FE engine 3956 (241.4) Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 80 (21.1, 17.6)
Towing capacity∗Engine Fuel

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ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):2.7 L 4 −cylinder (2TR −FE) engine
Automatic adjustment
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.29—0.39 (0.011—0.015)
Spark plug type: 2.7 L 4 −cylinder (2TR −FE) engine
DENSO SK20HR11
NGK ILFR6C11
4.0 L V6 (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.):
2.7 L 4 −cylinder (2TR −FE) engine
With filter 5.8 (6.1, 5.1)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
4.0 L V6 (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:
2.7 L 4
−cylinder (2TR −FE) engine
SAE 5W −20 or 0W −20
SOIL20
Outside temperature
Service specifications

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4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine
SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With manual transmission2.7 L 4 −cylinder (2TR −FE) engine
8.7 (9.1, 7.6)
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission 2.7 L 4 −cylinder (2TR −FE) engine
8.6 (9.1, 7.6)
4.0 L V6 (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.): 2.7 L 4 −cylinder (2TR −FE) engine
Tw o −wheel drive models
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four −wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
4.0 L V6 (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

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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. 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

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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 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.):
Tw o
−wheel drive models except PreRunner
Without the vehicle stability control sys-
tem 109 (4.3)
With the vehicle stability control system 89 (3.5)
Four −wheel drive models and PreRunner
Without the vehicle stability control sys-
tem
105 (4.1)
With the vehicle stability control system 88 (3.4)
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: Pedal type—when depressed with the
force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf)7—10 clicks Lever type—when pulled with the force
of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 44.9 lbf)
7—10 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

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Tire size, cold tire inflation pressure and wheel size:Ti r e siz e
Cold tire inflation pressurekPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Spare∗ 1Wheel size
FrontRear
P215/70R15 97S200 (2.0, 29)220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)15 6J
15 6JJ
P245/75R16 109S200 (2.0, 29)200 (2.0, 29)200 (2.0, 29)16 7J
16 7JJ
P265/70R16 111T200 (2.0, 29)220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)16 7JJ
P265/65R17 110S200 (2.0, 29)200 (2.0, 29)200 (2.0, 29)17 7 1/ 2J J
P255/45R18 99V240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)188JJ
∗
1: If you affix the spare tire to a front position, please make sure to adjust the tire to the correct inflation pressure
as soon as possible.
For sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such speeds are permitted by law, add
the tire inflation pressure give n below to the front tires and rear tires, but never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Except P255/45R18 20 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2, 0. 2 bar, 3 ps i)
P255/45R18 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 0. 3 bar, 4 ps i)
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf): 11 3 ( 11 . 5 , 8 5 )
NOTE: For complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure” through “Aluminum wheel precautions”, pages 376 through 385, in Section 7 −2.
Tires