oil type TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

258 3-2. Using the audio system
NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
CDs or the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
● Do not apply oil to the CD player.
● Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
● Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD-
R labels attached to them, or that have
had the label peeled off
●Type B: Do not insert more than one
CD at a time

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
Low
Full
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.

376 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
1.4 qt. (1.3 L, 1.1 lmp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Engine oil selection P. 492
ItemsClean funnel

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When trouble arises
447
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be
comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 377)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 518)

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions2WD models except PreRunner
*: Unladen vehicle
4WD models and PreRunner
*: Unladen vehicle
Cab typeRegular Cab
Access Cab
Double CabExcept
X-RunnerX-Runner
Overall
length 190.4 in.
(4835 mm) 208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall
width72.2 in. (1835 mm) 74.0 in.
(1880 mm) 74.6 in.
(1895 mm)
Overall
height* 65.8 in.
(1670 mm) 66.1 in.
(1680 mm) 65.6 in.
(1665 mm) 66.1 in.
(1680 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in.
(2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread 61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm) 61.0 in.
(1550 mm)
Rear tread 61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm) 61.0 in.
(1550 mm)
Cab typeRegular CabAccess Cab
Overall length 190.4 in. (4835 mm) 208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height* 69.9 in. (1775 mm) 70.3 in. (1785 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in. (2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1600 mm)
Rear tread 63.4 in. (1610 mm)

496 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.)
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
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota
Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory. 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.

498 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) 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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Alphabetical index
Engine coolan
t temperature
gauge ..................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 492
Checking .............................. 374
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 210
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 ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 503
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 178
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Switch ................................... 167
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 ................................... 165
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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GAS STATION INFORMATION
STYPIAF008
Auxiliary catch leverP. 370Fuel filler doorP. 7 4
Tire inflation pressure
P. 500
Hood lock release lever P. 3 7 0
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 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. 5 0 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference) P. 4 9 2
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade:
P. 492
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20 (2.7 L 4-cylinder [2TR-FE] engine)
SAE 5W-30 (4.0 L V6 [1GR-FE] engine)