oil viscosity TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

367 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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. 157)
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.

476 6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
■Engine oil selection
“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 viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. 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
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
Without filter
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

478 6-1. Specifications
■Engine oil selection
“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 viscosity: SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available,
SAE 10W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil
change.
The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. 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 conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Outside temperature

480 6-1. 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.)
Rear2WD 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 viscosityToyota 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.

482 6-1. 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) engine2WD 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 play 0.2  0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Oil capacity 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90

532
GAS STATION INFORMATION
STYPIAF008
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 360Fuel filler door
P. 7 4
Tire inflation pressure
P. 484
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 6 0
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
pressureP. 4 8 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)P. 4 7 6
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 476
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)