Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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...wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary. A qualified technician should perform this operation. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals. Replace any exhaust gas leakage. Inspect the radiator and condenser for proper ... to the Owner's Manual. Engine Coolant Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type coolant. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to specified torque. 20 General Maintenance Information Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary....
...wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary. A qualified technician should perform this operation. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals. Replace any exhaust gas leakage. Inspect the radiator and condenser for proper ... to the Owner's Manual. Engine Coolant Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type coolant. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to specified torque. 20 General Maintenance Information Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary....
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... bolt. A qualified technician should perform this operation. When performing inspections, check for deterioration, cracks and damage. Transfer Case Oil Replace at specified intervals. If you discover any damaged parts. General Maintenance Information 21 When rotating tires, check for debris and... signs of the same type as originally equipped. Radiator Core and Condenser Inspect for damage and uneven wear. Spark Plugs Replace at specified intervals....
... bolt. A qualified technician should perform this operation. When performing inspections, check for deterioration, cracks and damage. Transfer Case Oil Replace at specified intervals. If you discover any damaged parts. General Maintenance Information 21 When rotating tires, check for debris and... signs of the same type as originally equipped. Radiator Core and Condenser Inspect for damage and uneven wear. Spark Plugs Replace at specified intervals....
Owners Manual
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION Off-road vehicle precautions ...Break-in period ...Fuel ...Operation in foreign countries ...Three-way catalytic converters ...Engine exhaust cautions ...Facts about engine oil consumption ...Twin ground electrode spark plugs ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Luggage stowage precautions ...Rear step bumper ...Step side bed ...Your Toyota's identification ...Suspension and chassis ...Types of tires ... 2 192 193 193 195 195 196 197 198 198 201 202 202 203 203 204 205 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 191
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) SECTION Off-road vehicle precautions ...Break-in period ...Fuel ...Operation in foreign countries ...Three-way catalytic converters ...Engine exhaust cautions ...Facts about engine oil consumption ...Twin ground electrode spark plugs ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Luggage stowage precautions ...Rear step bumper ...Step side bed ...Your Toyota's identification ...Suspension and chassis ...Types of tires ... 2 192 193 193 195 195 196 197 198 198 201 202 202 203 203 204 205 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 191
Owners Manual
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..., if a vehicle is used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 197 This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it is sucked...other type cover while the engine is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a normal amount of oil, the dipstick may become conditioned. D Oil is running . FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has ... cooling the inside of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is consumed by the high temperature combustion gases during normal engine operation. D Toyota does not recommend occupying the ...
..., if a vehicle is used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 197 This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it is sucked...other type cover while the engine is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a normal amount of oil, the dipstick may become conditioned. D Oil is running . FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has ... cooling the inside of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is consumed by the high temperature combustion gases during normal engine operation. D Toyota does not recommend occupying the ...
Owners Manual
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..."Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". See Section 7-2 for details about which oil to help. NOTICE Do not use 60% solution for better coolant performance. Your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. If you how to about -50_C (-58_F). Keep the...glycerine into the locks to use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. Use "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" or equivalent. Section 7-3 tells you are not sure about coolant type selection. Do not use , call your vehicle's paint. 212 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Use a washer fluid containing...
..."Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". See Section 7-2 for details about which oil to help. NOTICE Do not use 60% solution for better coolant performance. Your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. If you how to about -50_C (-58_F). Keep the...glycerine into the locks to use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. Use "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" or equivalent. Section 7-3 tells you are not sure about coolant type selection. Do not use , call your vehicle's paint. 212 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Use a washer fluid containing...
Owners Manual
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...or skin cancer, so care should be taken to flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 261 D If the engine is advisable.) D Right after handling. D Do not get...NOTICE z Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. D Dispose of used oil within the reach of the coolant, be hot. Wash hands after driving, the engine compartment-the ... plug boots, etc.-will cause engine damage, loss of the specified type. Always use automotive jack stands or other types will be sure to fall through the spark plug holes. It contains...
...or skin cancer, so care should be taken to flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 261 D If the engine is advisable.) D Right after handling. D Do not get...NOTICE z Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. D Dispose of used oil within the reach of the coolant, be hot. Wash hands after driving, the engine compartment-the ... plug boots, etc.-will cause engine damage, loss of the specified type. Always use automotive jack stands or other types will be sure to fall through the spark plug holes. It contains...
Owners Manual
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...Grease Conventional clamp bolts) wrench (for terminal D Funnel (only for details about coolant type selection. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL Parts (if level is low): CHECKING BRAKE FLUID Parts (if level is low...): D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See Section 7-2 for adding coolant) 262 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID Parts (...
...Grease Conventional clamp bolts) wrench (for terminal D Funnel (only for details about coolant type selection. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL Parts (if level is low): CHECKING BRAKE FLUID Parts (if level is low...): D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See Section 7-2 for adding coolant) 262 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID Parts (...
Owners Manual
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... same type as it clean. 3. After turning off , check the oil level on a level spot. Too full Be careful not to fill between the low level and the full level on the vehicle components. 5VZ-FE engine 266 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Checking the engine oil level... Low level Full level With the engine at operating temperature and turned off the engine, wait a few minutes for reference. If the oil level is indicated below or only slightly...
... same type as it clean. 3. After turning off , check the oil level on a level spot. Too full Be careful not to fill between the low level and the full level on the vehicle components. 5VZ-FE engine 266 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Checking the engine oil level... Low level Full level With the engine at operating temperature and turned off the engine, wait a few minutes for reference. If the oil level is indicated below or only slightly...
Owners Manual
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... temperature. To ensure excellent lubrication performance for your engine, the "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" range is low, add ethylene-glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of the "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" range. 268 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) The coolant level in the next column. Please contact your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for all...
... temperature. To ensure excellent lubrication performance for your engine, the "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" range is low, add ethylene-glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of the "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" range. 268 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) The coolant level in the next column. Please contact your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for all...
Owners Manual
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... to mix with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled water). Read the coolant container for how much to the engine, this type of the "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" range. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 269 When it is extremely cold, to provide protection down to about -35_C (-31_F). NOTICE Do not use more than 70...
... to mix with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled water). Read the coolant container for how much to the engine, this type of the "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" range. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 269 When it is extremely cold, to provide protection down to about -35_C (-31_F). NOTICE Do not use more than 70...
Owners Manual
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...-glycol type coolant for further details. In order to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8) Fluid type: 2RZ-FE engine- Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary. 2.3) 1.9) 294 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Please contact your Toyota vehicle. CLUTCH Pedal free play, mm (in your Toyota dealer...models 2.2 (2.3, Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90 2.3) 2.2) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner Up to avoid technical problems, we strongly recommend using "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" or equivalent. Toyota Genuine ATF DEXRONr ...
...-glycol type coolant for further details. In order to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8) Fluid type: 2RZ-FE engine- Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary. 2.3) 1.9) 294 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Please contact your Toyota vehicle. CLUTCH Pedal free play, mm (in your Toyota dealer...models 2.2 (2.3, Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90 2.3) 2.2) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner Up to avoid technical problems, we strongly recommend using "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" or equivalent. Toyota Genuine ATF DEXRONr ...
Owners Manual
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... shaft thrust bushings: Synthetic oil and lithium soap chassis grease, NLGI No.1 Propeller shafts: base Spiders Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 Slide yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 295 Notice: Using automatic transmission fluid other than "Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV" may cause...
... shaft thrust bushings: Synthetic oil and lithium soap chassis grease, NLGI No.1 Propeller shafts: base Spiders Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 Slide yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) 295 Notice: Using automatic transmission fluid other than "Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV" may cause...
Owners Manual
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... multigrade engine oil is recommended. Tire information: See pages 271 through 276. OM35800U Part No. 01999-35800 Printed in period ...193 D How to start the engine ...208 D General maintenance ...253 D Complete index ...NO TAG fāU−9 Gas station information Fuel type: UNLEADED gasoline....3 lmp. gal.) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. Tire pressure: See page 296. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Publication No. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ...119 D If your vehicle will not start ...
... multigrade engine oil is recommended. Tire information: See pages 271 through 276. OM35800U Part No. 01999-35800 Printed in period ...193 D How to start the engine ...208 D General maintenance ...253 D Complete index ...NO TAG fāU−9 Gas station information Fuel type: UNLEADED gasoline....3 lmp. gal.) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. Tire pressure: See page 296. 2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U) Publication No. '03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209) Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ...119 D If your vehicle will not start ...