oil temperature TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

368 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
■ When working near the cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch on, the cooling fan may automatically start to run if
the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.

374 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oil
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

492 6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system2.7 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 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
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 conditions.
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

494 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

512 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
Engine coolan
t temperature
gauge ..................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 492
Checking .............................. 374
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 209
Warning light ................ 442, 444
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 377
Engine switch .......................... 144
Event data recorder ................ 439
Floor mat .................................. 332
Fluid Brake .................................... 380
Washer ................................. 386
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage ................................ 503
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 177
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage ................................ 503
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 99
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 444
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 444
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 45
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 422
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage ................................ 503 Front turn signal lights
Lever .....................................153
Replacing light bulbs .............423
Switch....................................153
Wattage .................................503
Fuel Capacity ................................491
Fuel gauge ............................157
Fuel pump shut off system ....438
Gas station information .........548
Information ............................504
Refueling .................................74
Type ......................................491
Warning light .........................444
Fuel door.....................................74
Fuel filler door ............................74
Fuel pump shut off system .....438
Fuses Fuses ....................................408
Locations .......................411, 415
Garage door opener box .........343
Gas station information...........548
Gauges ......................................157
Glove box..................................311
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Alphabetical index
Limited slip differential ........... 183
Load capacity .......... 202, 207, 485
Lock steering column ............... 64
Luggage storage box .............. 339
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 334
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 366
General maintenance ........... 362
Maintenance data ................. 484
Maintenance requirements ... 360
Vehicle exterior..................... 354
Vehicle interior...................... 357
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 442
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 236
Manual transmission .............. 150
Meter Accessory meter................... 163
Instrument panel light control ................................ 158
Meters .................................. 157
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 65
Side mirrors ............................ 68
Vanity mirrors ....................... 320
MP3 disc................................... 259
Noise from under vehicle ......... 24 Odometer ..................................158
Off-road precautions
Driving ...................................199
Vehicle ..................................197
Oil
Engine oil ..............................374
Warning light .................442, 444
Opener
Fuel door .................................74
Hood......................................370
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............68
Outside temperature display ....................................322
Overhead console ....................318
Overheating, Engine ................475
Parking brake ...........................154
Passenger airbag off switch Installing the child restraint system ..................114
Passenger airbag off switch
precautions .........................107
Passenger airbag off switch ....................................95
Passenger risk group ..............96
Personal lights .........................309
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................164
Wattage .................................503
Power outlet .....................324, 325
Power steering Fluid ......................................382
Power windows ..........................71
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Tachometer............................... 157
TailgateRemoving the tailgate .............40
Tailgate ...................................40
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 427
Switch.................................... 164
Talk switch................................ 281
Telephone switch ..................... 281
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....78
Tire inflation pressure ............. 500
Tire information Glossary ................................ 512
Size ....................................... 509
Tire identification number ...... 508
Uniform tire quality grading ... 510
Tires Chains ................................... 210
Checking ............................... 388
If you have a flat tire .............. 450
Identification number ............. 508
Inflation pressure................... 500
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 389
Information ............................ 507
Replacing ...................... 388, 450
Rotating tires ......................... 388
Size ....................................... 500
Snow tires ............................. 209
Spare tire............................... 450
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 389
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 388, 446
Warning light ......................... 444
Tools ......................................... 450
Total load capacity................... 207
Towing Bumper towing ...................... 222
Dinghy towing........................ 233
Emergency towing................. 431
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 220
Trailer towing......................... 213 Traction control ....................... 191
TRAC ......................................... 191
Trip meter ................................. 158
Turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 153
Replacing light
bulbs ........................... 423, 424
Switch ................................... 153
Wattage................................. 503
Valet key ..................................... 30
Vanity mirrors .......................... 320
Vehicle identification number ................................... 489
Vehicle stability control .......... 191
VSC ........................................... 191
Warning buzzers Key reminder......................... 445
Brake system ........................ 441
Seat belt reminder................. 444
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 442
Airbag system ....................... 442
Anti-lock brake system .......... 442
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................ 442
Brake system ........................ 441
Charging system .... ............... 442
Driver’s seat belt ................... 444
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 442
Engine oil replacement ......... 444
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 442
Front passenger’s seat belt... 444
Low brake fluid ...................... 441
Low engine oil pressure ........ 442
Low fuel level ........................ 444
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 444
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 442
Open door ............................. 444T
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546 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 441 P. 443
P. 442 P. 443
P. 442 P. 444
P. 442 P. 444
P. 444
or
P. 4 4 3P. 444
P. 4 4 5P. 444
*: Slip indicator comes on.P. 4 4 3
Brake system warning
light
Charging system warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
SRS warning light
Slip indicator*
Open door warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light