oil capacity TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

556 6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill - reference
*)
Without filter
With filter 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 Imp.qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
2WD models except PreRunner:
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner:
5.2 qt. (4.9 L, 4.3 Imp.qt.)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
2WD models except PreRunner:
4.8 qt. (4.5 L, 4.0 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner:
5.5 qt. (5.2 L, 4.6 Imp.qt.)

560 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
*: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 oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
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

562 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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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 coolant
Capacity ............................... 559
Checking .............................. 443
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Temperature gauge .............. 157
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 84
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 556
Checking .............................. 438
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Warning light ........................ 506
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 441
Engine switch .......................... 143
Event data recorder .................. 29
Floor mat .................................. 389
Fluid Brake .................................... 444
Washer ................................. 450
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 487
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 568
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 186
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 487
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 568
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 103 Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................508
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ......................508
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............488
Switch....................................164
Wattage .................................568
Front turn signal lights
Lever .....................................153
Replacing light bulbs .............489
Switch....................................153
Wattage .................................568
Fuel Capacity ................................555
Fuel gauge ............................157
Fuel pump shut off system ....504
Gas station information .........628
Information ............................569
Refueling .................................81
Type ......................................555
Warning light .........................508
Fuel door.....................................81
Fuel filler door ............................81
Fuel pump shut off system .....504
Fuses Fuses ....................................474
Locations .......................477, 481
Garage door opener.................400
Gas station information...........628
Gauges ......................................157
Glove box..................................366
Grocery bag hooks ..................398
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Alphabetical index
Lights
Automatic light off system .... 166
Emergency flashers switch... 496
Fog light switch..................... 167
Hazard light switch ............... 496
Headlights switch ................. 164
Instrument panel light control dial.......................... 158
Interior light switch................ 364
Replacing light bulbs ............ 484
Turn signal lights switch ....... 153
Wattage ................................ 568
Limited slip differential ........... 192
Load capacity .......... 212, 217, 549
Lock steering column ............... 69
Luggage storage box .............. 396
Luggage compartment features .................................. 391
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 430
General maintenance ........... 426
Maintenance data ................. 548
Maintenance requirements ... 424
Vehicle exterior..................... 418
Vehicle interior...................... 421
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 506
Manual air conditioning
system ................................... 248
Manual transmission .............. 150
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 158
Meters .................................. 157
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 70
Side mirrors ............................ 75
Vanity mirrors ....................... 374
MP3 disc................................... 273 Noise from under vehicle ..........27
Odometer ..................................158
Off-road precautions
Driving ...................................209
Vehicle ..................................207
Oil
Engine oil ..............................438
Warning light .................506, 508
Opener
Fuel door .................................81
Hood......................................434
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............75
Outside temperature display ....................................376
Overhead console ....................372
Overheating, Engine ................539
Parking brake ...........................154
Personal lights .........................364
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............489
Switch....................................164
Wattage .................................568
Pole antenna.............................306
Power outlet .....................381, 382
Power steering Fluid ......................................446
Power windows ..........................78
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Key reminder ........................ 510
Brake system........................ 505
Seat belt reminder ................ 508
Warning lights
ABS ...................................... 506
Airbag system....................... 506
Anti-lock brake system ......... 506
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 506
Brake system........................ 505
Charging system .... .............. 506
Driver’s seat belt................... 508
Electronic engine control system................................ 506
Engine oil replacement ......... 508
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 506
Front passenger’s seat belt ..................................... 508
Low brake fluid ..................... 505
Low engine oil pressure ....... 506
Low fuel level........................ 508
Low tire inflation pressure .... 508
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 506
Open door ............................ 508
Seat belt ............................... 508
Seat belt pretensioner system................................ 506
SRS ...................................... 506
SRS airbag system............... 506
Tire pressure ........................ 508
Tire pressure warning system................................ 508
VSC/TRAC ........................... 506
Washer Checking .............................. 450
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Switch ................................... 168 Washing and waxing ...............418
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................212
Cargo weight rating ...............605
Gross axle weight rating........607
Gross combination weight rating ...................................228
Gross vehicle weight
rating ...................................607
Load limits .............................217
Trailer weight rating.......228, 551
Vehicle capacity weight .........549
Weight ...................................549
Wheels ......................................466
Window glasses ................. 78, 80
Window lock switch ...................78
Windows
Power windows .......................78
Washer ..................................168
Windshield wipers ...................168
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ............472
Wireless remote control ..........36
Winter driving tips ...................219
WMA disc ..................................273W

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 434Fuel filler doorP. 8 1
Tire inflation pressure
P. 564
Hood lock release lever P. 4 3 4
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 5 6 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference) P. 5 5 6
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade:
P. 556
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)