oil viscosity TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

360 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Recommended viscosity
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
*: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engineoil may be used. However,
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
*: If SAE 5W-30 oil is not avail-able, SAE 10W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 5W-30 at
the next oil change.
■How to read oil container labels
Some oil containers are labeled with ILSAC certification marks that
help you to select the proper oil.
Outside temperature
Outside temperature

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Maintenance and care
■
Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and
frequent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
● Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km)
● If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp.qt.) every 600 miles
(1000 km), contact your Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Turn the engine switch off with the odometer reading shown.( P.
150)
Turn the engine switch to the ON position while holding down the
trip meter reset button.
Continue to press and hold the button until the odometer displays
000000.
If the system fails to reset, the light will continue flashing.

468 6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
Oil viscosity
● The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic
of the oil which allows cold startab ility. Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its
operating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better
suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme
load condition.
Oil capacity
drain and refill
(Reference)
With filter
Without filter 6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 Imp.qt.)
Oil grade
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the grade and
viscosity shown below.
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
*: 5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency.
Oil viscosity
● The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic
of the oil which allows cold startab ility. Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its
operating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better
suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme
load condition.
Oil capacity
drain and refill
(Reference) 2WD models except
PreRunner
4WD models and
PreRunner With filter
4.8 qt. (4.5 L, 4.0 Imp.qt.)
Without filter
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
With filter
5.5 qt. (5.2 L, 4.6 Imp.qt.)
Without filter
5.2 qt. (4.9 L, 4.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil grade
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the grade and
viscosity shown below.
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68
F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the key
is removed with all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)1.59 qt. (1.50 L, 1.32 Imp.qt.)
Rear 2WD models except PreRunner
3.66 qt. (3.46 L, 3.04 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner
3.12 qt. (2.95 L, 2.60 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine
Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above
specification. Please contact your Toyota
dealer for further details.

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Vehicle specifications
Manual transmission
Clutch
Transfer (4WD models)
Gear oil capacity (Reference)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine 2WD models
2.7 qt. (2.6 L, 2.3 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp.qt.)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
Clutch free play0.2  0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Oil capacity1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
STYPIAF008
Auxiliary catch leverP. 353Fuel filler doorP. 7 2
Tire inflation pressure
P. 475
Hood lock release lever P. 3 5 3
Fuel tank capacity 21.1 gal . (80.0 L, 17.6 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 7 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
P. 4 6 8
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 468
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.7 L 4-cylinder
[2TR-FE] engine)
SAE 5W-30 (4.0 L V6 [1GR-FE] engine)