3rd Gen DIY maintenance quick reference

maileboy · Feb 6, 2018

Grease chassis question, Anybody use an air drive grease pump? I use one on my older truck without problems but this new Tacos have so much high tech trivial crap going on here just was curious....thanks

cbruya · Feb 19, 2018

Info for the OP: my 2017 TRD Sport V6 MT does NOT have any grease zerks on the rear drive line spiders, but does on the front drive line. Isn't it supposed to have zerks on all spiders?

Omar RVA · Feb 19, 2018

cbruya said: ↑

Info for the OP: my 2017 TRD Sport V6 MT does NOT have any grease zerks on the rear drive line spiders, but does on the front drive line. Isn't it supposed to have zerks on all spiders?
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Theres a massive thread on this (I believe it's called "Check your u-joints"), but around June/July 2016, Toyota stopped including zerks on the rear driveshaft. The fronts, as you noted should still have them. No clue on the status of the 2018s.

OA

renau001 · Feb 23, 2018

cbruya said: ↑

Info for the OP: my 2017 TRD Sport V6 MT does NOT have any grease zerks on the rear drive line spiders, but does on the front drive line. Isn't it supposed to have zerks on all spiders?
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Thanks, will update OP

Tracoma17 · Feb 25, 2018

renau001 said: ↑

Wanted to start a DIY quick reference to include things like torque specs, part #'s, specialty tools and quick tips for the standard maintenance items. The intent just to have a quick place to go for people (mainly myself) that may already be familiar with job and don't want to wade through longer step-by-step instructions again to extract details. I will edit the original post as more information is obtained or submitted by others. Will also try to add links to other threads with more complete instructions/pictures/videos when myself or others post. Obviously, I cannot take any responsibility for any problems that arise from using this information or any accidental typos. If there's anything folks are interested in, let me know. Welcome any feedback on how to make it more helpful or if you see a step-by-step thread that could be linked from here, let me know. Also, if you see any errors, let me know and I'll correct.

If you get any dealer services done, and have part #'s on your receipts, please share!

CAUTION: All info in italics is not confirmed. A lot of educated guesses based on previous models and other Toyotas. Please help me correct any typos. As you guys confirm, I'll un-italicize. Thanks!

Also, this post was originally done for V6 autos, I have added some info for other models. Doesn't mean much of it wont apply to all vehicles. But obviously if you have a different engine or manual transmission there will be significant differences in certain areas. Anybody is free to copy and revise for another model if you feel froggy or feed me the info and I'll try to add it.

Inspect and adjust all fluid levels - every fill-up

Engine oil (0W-20 ILSAC GF-5 oil - Toyota part # 00279-0WQTE-01)
1) Check w/ engine warm greater than 5 minutes after shutting off engine
2) Tip: leave dipstick out while waiting 5 minutes to allow oil in dipstick to drain back down, makes it easier to read
3) Per manual, it’s 1.6 qts from low mark to full mark, don’t overfill

Coolant (Toyota SLLC - Toyota part # 00272-SLLC2, 50/50 pre-diluted, Canada is 55/45)
1) Between LOW and FULL lines with engine cold

Brake fluid (FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703)
1) Between MIN and MAX (should be near or at max with fresh pads)

Power steering fluid (Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III)
1) Between min and max (cold and hot lines provided)
2) Cold - not driven in last 5 hours (50-85 degF fluid temp)
3) Hot - driven 50 mph for 20 mins (140-175 degF fluid temp)

Clutch fluid (FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703)

Rotate tires - every 5k or 6 mo

Front to back/back to front on each side
Lug nut torque - 83 lb-ft (21mm)
Check torque ~1000 miles after rotating

Replace engine oil and filter - every 10k or 12 mo (severe: 5k or 6 mo)

Torque specs:
Oil pan drain plug - 30 lb-ft (14mm)
Oil filter cap - 216 lb-in/18 lb-ft (

$22 TOY640 Assenmacher Specialty Tools TOY 640 Oil Filter Socket Wrench for Toyota/Lexus

TOY640 with 15/16" or 24mm socket)
Oil filter drain plug - 120 lb-in/10 lb-ft (3/8" square drive)
No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly - 22 lb-ft (12mm)
No. 2 engine under cover sub-assembly (off-roads) - 22 lb-ft (12mm)

Parts:
Oil - 6.1-6.2 qts 0W-20 ILSAC GF-5 oil - Toyota part # 00279-0WQTE-01
Oil pan drain plug gasket - Toyota part #

$9 90430-12031 Genuine Toyota - Oil Drain Plug Gaskets (QTY10)

90430-12031
Oil filter element kit - Toyota part #

$28 04152-YZZA1 1/2 case (QTY5) Oil Filters

04152-YZZA1

Special tools:

$22 Assenmacher Specialty Tools TOY 640 Oil Filter Socket Wrench for Toyota/Lexus

AST TOY640 filter wrench (or Toyota SST 09228-06501)
5/8” ID tubing (for oil filter drain pipe)

Tips:
1) Requires removing skid(s) for access.
2) Oil filter has permanent housing, oil filter element kit includes new filter cartridge, 2 new gaskets, and the temporary oil filter drain pipe.
3) Hose for oil filter drain pipe (if used) should be 5/8” ID (15 mm). About $1 at Lowe’s in the plumbing section for clear vinyl tubing. Can help with splashing.
4) Proper torque of the oil filter cap and oil filter drain plug should help prevent the cap coming off before the drain plug on the next change, which can be a lot cleaner.
5) When you remove the filter drain plug, give it a little impact. If you're too smooth, the plug and housing will try and move together.
6) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oil-change-checklist-service-record.462476/ by @RichVT

Lubricate propeller shaft - every 15k or 18 mo (severe: 5k or 6 mo)

Parts:
Spider grease -

$14 Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease, Auto, 12.5 oz.

Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2

Special tools:

$52 Lincoln 1134 Extra Heavy Duty Pistol Grip Grease Gun, 6" Rigid Extension, Dual Lip Follower, Variable Stroke Mechanism, 18 Whip Hose with Coupler

Grease gun w/ pistol grip and flexible hose for zerk fittings

Tips:
1) Spiders should be greased until fresh grease purges from all 4 seals. Should purge somewhat evenly, or there may be a problem
2) I would not attempt to lube center support bearing. I suspect it is sealed and is meant never to be self-serviced.
3) Only 4wd's have zerks, won't find any on a 2wd.

Re-torque propeller shaft bolts - every 15k or 18 mo (severe: 5k or 6 mo)

Torque specs:
U-joint bolts - 65 lb-ft (14mm/17mm)
Center support bearing - 27 lb-ft (be careful, if it was loose, may need realignment)

Tips:
1) You will need 14mm and 17mm box ends or flarenuts for the u-joint flanges, sockets won't fit
2) The flanges at the transfer case have a 17mm bolt head with a 14mm nut
3) Flanges at the diffs have a 14mm bolt with 14mm nut
4) Recommend a box-end or flarenut crowfoot on your torque wrench, but don't forget to lower your torque setting due to the longer torque arm. Here's a calculator: http://www.cncexpo.com/TorqueAdapter.aspx
5) Will have to remove heat shield at rear of xfer case (12mm)
6) Thanks to @maccus for the detailed info here

Re-torque leaf spring u-bolts - forum recommended

Torque spec:
52 lb-ft (19mm)

Replace cabin air filter - every 20k or 24 mo

Parts:
Filter - Toyota part # 88508-01010

Tips:
If you don't know how, it's in your glovebox owner's manual

Replace engine air filter - every 20k or 24 mo

Parts:
Filter - Toyota part # 17801-0P100

Tips:
1) Easy job, but don't mess it up. Make sure there's no holes/tears in your new filter. Make sure everything's clean before you open up the box and remove filter. And make sure you have a good mating/seal around entire edge of the filter.

Front brakes - every 5k or 6 mo for visual; every 30k or 36 mo for measurements

Torque specs:
Brake caliper mounting bolts - 91 lb-ft (??mm)

Service Specs:
Pad min thickness: 1.0 mm
Rotor min thickness: 26.0 mm
Max rotor runout: 0.05 mm

Parts:
Rotors - Toyota part #

$92 43512-04052 Toyota Brake Rotor - 43512-04052

43512-04052
Pads - Toyota part #

$87 04465-04090 Toyota Brake Pad - 04465-04090

04465-04090

Tips:
1) Measure runout 10 mm from outer edge of rotor; rotor should be installed with all 6 lug nuts torqued to 83 lb-ft when checking
2) If runout > max, check bearing play and axle hub runout normal before replacing rotors
3) If rotor stuck on hub, use an M8-1.25 bolt in holes on rotors to break it free
4) Install new rotors in position with least amount of runout

Rear brakes - every 5k or 6 mo for visual; every 30k or 36 mo for measurements

Service specs:
Drum max diameter - 10.08 in
Shoe min thickness - 1.0 mm

Replace differential oil - inspect every 15k or 18 mo (severe: replace every 15k or 18 mo)

Torque specs:
Rear diff drain plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Rear diff fill plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Front diff drain plug - 48 lb-ft (10mm hex)
Front diff fill plug - 29 lb-ft (10mm hex)
No. 2 engine under cover assembly - 22 lb-ft (12mm)

Parts:
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent - Toyota part #

$50 08885-02506 Differential Gear Oil LT - 1 Liter Bottle

08885-02506
Front - 1.6 qts; Rear - 3.1-4.2 qts (varies with model)
Rear drain plug gasket - Toyota part #

$21 12157-10010 Toyota Oil Drain Plug Crushable Steel Gaskets Set of 10 OEM 12157-10010

12157-10010
Rear fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 12157-10010
Front drain plug gasket - Toyota part #

$8 90430-24003 Front Differential Drain Plug Gasket

90430-24003
Front fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 12157-10010

Tips:
1) Perform with vehicle level
2) Ensure you can remove fill plug before draining
3) Proper level should be within 5 mm of bottom of fill plug opening
4) Re-check level after driving
5) Save new fill plug washer until final check
6) Will need to remove skid plate and may need bottle pump for front
7)

$15 GENUINE TOYOTA GASKET KIT FOR TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE

Diff and xfer case gasket kit
8) 3rd Gen Differential and Manual Transmission (6MT) Fluid Change by @Omar RVA

Replace transfer case oil - inspect every 30k or 36 mo (severe: replace every 30k or 36 mo)

Torque specs:
Drain plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Fill plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")

Parts:
1.1 qts SAE 75W Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or equivalent - Toyota part #

$91 08885-81080 TOYOTA Genuine Transfer Case Gear Oil LF 75W 1 Litre 08885-81080

08885-81080
Drain plug gasket - Toyota part # 90430-A0003
Fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 90430-A0003

Tips:
1) Ensure you can remove fill plug before draining
2) After filling, leave plug out and let sit ~5 minutes and re-check, add if necessary
3) Diff and xfer case gasket kit

Manual transmission oil - inspect every 30k or 36 mo (severe: replace every 30k or 36 mo)

Torque specs:
Drain plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Fill plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")

Parts:
Toyota Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil GL-3 (GL-4) or equivalent, SAE

$30 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75W-90
4 cyl - 2.3 qts, 6 cyl - 2.6 qts
Drain plug gasket - Toyota part # ??
Fill plug gasket - Toyota part # ??

Tips:
1) Perform with vehicle level
2) Ensure you can remove fill plug before draining
3) Proper level should be within 5 mm of bottom of fill plug opening
4) 3rd Gen Differential and Manual Transmission (6MT) Fluid Change by @Omar RVA

Replace automatic transmission fluid - inspect every 30k or 36 mo (severe: replace every 60k or 72 mo)

Torque specs:
Drain plug - 180 lb-in/15 lb-ft (14mm)
Overflow plug - 180 lb-in/15 lb-ft (5mm hex)
Fill plug - 29 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")

Parts:
Toyota ATF WS fluid - Toyota part #

$83 00289-ATFWS Automatic Transmission Fluid, 192 Ounces, 6 Pack

00289-ATFWS
Drain plug gasket - Toyota part #

$10 35178-30010

35178-30010
Overflow plug gasket - Toyota part # 35178-30010
Fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 90301-15004

Special tools:
Toyota SST 09843-18040 (basically you just need a wire to jumper two OBD ports)
Bottle pump (to use for filling)

Tips:
1) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/...mission.63851/ (for reference)
2) Qty of fluid will depend on what you do. Per the TIS repair manual, it directs 3 drain/refill/circulates for a replacement, so it will probably be somewhere between 10-12 quarts.

Replace engine coolant - inspect every 15k or 18 mo (replace at 100k/120 mo and every 50k/60 mo thereafter)

Torque specs:
???

Parts:
9.1-11.1 qts Toyota SLLC - Toyota part # 00272-SLLC2 (50/50 pre-diluted, Canada is 55/45). Qty depends on model, see manual.

Tips:
1) Be careful here, there's a special sequence to fill the system and remove all the voids without damaging or overheating anything
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Does anyone know if there’s a kit to add the tranny dipstick?

Tracoma17 · Feb 25, 2018

Vbpiper said: ↑

Never heard of one.
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That’s surprising. They need one.

BearintheWoods · Mar 7, 2018

Omar RVA said: ↑

Theres a massive thread on this (I believe it's called "Check your u-joints"), but around June/July 2016, Toyota stopped including zerks on the rear driveshaft. The fronts, as you noted should still have them. No clue on the status of the 2018s.

OA
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Omar - Just checked my 2018 OR and it does not have zerks on the rear driveshaft.

Rookie yoda · Mar 10, 2018

Okay i apologize to anyone who has seen this post already but I finally found the forum where it kinda belongs and I might get some I have had my Tacoma for about 3 months and i have gotten a rock chip right on the side of the hood. The chip has taken all of the paint of and is down to the primer I was wondering if anyone would recommend using the dr paint chip kit to repair it or to DIY it and go the route of wet sanding and waxing and fixing that way. Just curious to see if anyone has seen better results from one or the other.
Thanks guys

RodeDog · Mar 10, 2018

I want to thank the OP Renau001, for all the information and the time spent typing it all in for us to use as a quick reference. I use a spread sheet to keep track of a lot of this same data and my maintenance records as well as events that my truck goes through. You've done a great job, so just a big kudo's and thanks again for all your contributions here!

jtifm · Mar 11, 2018

Rookie yoda said: ↑

Okay i apologize to anyone who has seen this post already but I finally found the forum where it kinda belongs and I might get some I have had my Tacoma for about 3 months and i have gotten a rock chip right on the side of the hood. The chip has taken all of the paint of and is down to the primer I was wondering if anyone would recommend using the dr paint chip kit to repair it or to DIY it and go the route of wet sanding and waxing and fixing that way. Just curious to see if anyone has seen better results from one or the other.
Thanks guys
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Found this thread a long time ago when I had an S2000. Good pics, may help.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-wash-wax-15/scary-paint-chip-repair-249356/

EB Group · Mar 20, 2018

Just replaced my in cabin air filter. After 43,333 KMS it REALLY needed to be changed!
Could there be an easier thing to do? No.

I used this walkthrough:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMeKiip6SN0

Is this a forum member?

Pistol Pete · Apr 6, 2018

Is this ok for 1qt of 0w40 with 5 qts of 0w20?

INSAYN · Apr 6, 2018

Pistol Pete said: ↑

Is this ok for 1qt of 0w40 with 5 qts of 0w20?
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I'm not sure why you would bother to do that unless you absolutely cannot find another quart of 0w-20 in your city.

Pistol Pete · Apr 6, 2018

INSAYN said: ↑

I'm not sure why you would bother to do that unless you absolutely cannot find another quart of 0w-20 in your city.
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I had it left over from my old VW

INSAYN · Apr 6, 2018

It's your truck, nobody to stop you.

What does your gut tell you?

On the other hand...
I would suggest asking someone at Toyota, as they may have more insight as to what to expect mixing different viscosities.

tibadoe · Apr 7, 2018

Pistol Pete said: ↑

Is this ok for 1qt of 0w40 with 5 qts of 0w20?
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I don't think one quart is gonna hurt anything.

RodeDog · Apr 7, 2018

Not for MY TACO! I wouldn't mix Oils. I like to follow the rules and have peace of mind that I'm doing right by my QwkSand machine!

Pistol Pete · Apr 7, 2018

tibadoe said: ↑

I don't think one quart is gonna hurt anything.
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That's what I figured

TXTaco13 · Apr 7, 2018

Pistol Pete said: ↑

That's what I figured
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Mixing oil is never usually a good idea. Take care of your taco!

Pistol Pete · Apr 7, 2018

TXTaco13 said: ↑

Mixing oil is never usually a good idea. Take care of your taco!
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I've done it in the past in other vehicles and never had a problem. It has always been the same weight, brand, and full synthetic.

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