Tacoma service schedule
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
I change them every 30k as recommended
Spark Plugs: If its your first time changing the plugs, you will notice that the Driver Side has NGK, and the passenger has Denso Plugs. Toyota has been doing this for eons, and I really cant confirm why they do this.
Using 6 identical Denso plugs is what I recommend, gapped @ .040 to .041. OEM does not use iridium so I recommend non-iridium plugs per OEM engine build specs.
How to change 1GR-FE spark plugs: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plug-change-1-gr-fe.html
1GR-FE Throttle Body Cleaning:
How to: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/94203-how-throttle-body-cleaning-2005-v6.html
Great Electrical Reference: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/103969-electronics-basics-reference.html
FLUIDS:
Diffs:
Hypoid gear oil APL GL-5
Above -18 °C (0 °F): SAE 90
Below -18 °C (0 °F): SAE 80W or 80W - 90
How to change diff fluids: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/24545-changing-differential-fluid-step-step-how.html
Transfer Case:
API GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Rear Diff - 3 QTS, APL GL-5 SAE 90
Front Diff – 2 QTS, APL GL-5 SAE 90
Transfer Case - 1.1 US QT, APL GL-5 SAE 75-90
Engine Oil – SAE 5W-30, OEM recommended. 5.5 US QTS, 4.6 Imp QTS
ONLINE TOYOTA SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE!
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/guides.php?xv=1&xy=2004&xint_id=6&v=22&y=2005&int_id=6
ONLINE TOYOTA TACOMA FSM!
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/05+/local files/repair.html
TACOMA TSB INFO!
http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/tacoma/127749-2005-technical-service-bulletins/
Resetting the "Maintenance Required" light on 2005+ Tacoma:
1. Turn ignition key to 'ON' and press the odometer button until the display reads actual mileage... not Trip A or B.
2. Turn ignition key to OFF.
3. Hold in the same button you used in step 1.
4. While holding the button in, turn ignition key to 'ON'.
5. The 'Maint Reqd' light should blink and go out!
Spark Plugs: If its your first time changing the plugs, you will notice that the Driver Side has NGK, and the passenger has Denso Plugs. Toyota has been doing this for eons, and I really cant confirm why they do this.
Using 6 identical Denso plugs is what I recommend, gapped @ .040 to .041. OEM does not use iridium so I recommend non-iridium plugs per OEM engine build specs.
How to change 1GR-FE spark plugs: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plug-change-1-gr-fe.html
1GR-FE Throttle Body Cleaning:
How to: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/94203-how-throttle-body-cleaning-2005-v6.html
Great Electrical Reference: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/103969-electronics-basics-reference.html
FLUIDS:
Diffs:
Hypoid gear oil APL GL-5
Above -18 °C (0 °F): SAE 90
Below -18 °C (0 °F): SAE 80W or 80W - 90
How to change diff fluids: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/24545-changing-differential-fluid-step-step-how.html
Transfer Case:
API GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Rear Diff - 3 QTS, APL GL-5 SAE 90
Front Diff – 2 QTS, APL GL-5 SAE 90
Transfer Case - 1.1 US QT, APL GL-5 SAE 75-90
Engine Oil – SAE 5W-30, OEM recommended. 5.5 US QTS, 4.6 Imp QTS
ONLINE TOYOTA SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE!
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/guides.php?xv=1&xy=2004&xint_id=6&v=22&y=2005&int_id=6
ONLINE TOYOTA TACOMA FSM!
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/05+/local files/repair.html
TACOMA TSB INFO!
http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/tacoma/127749-2005-technical-service-bulletins/
Resetting the "Maintenance Required" light on 2005+ Tacoma:
1. Turn ignition key to 'ON' and press the odometer button until the display reads actual mileage... not Trip A or B.
2. Turn ignition key to OFF.
3. Hold in the same button you used in step 1.
4. While holding the button in, turn ignition key to 'ON'.
5. The 'Maint Reqd' light should blink and go out!
keezer37
Explorer
I suggest sticking with the recommended NGKs or Densos. If for no other reason to see how your engine is doing. That is, if you don't already know how to, learn how to read spark plugs. They can tell you a lot. If you do go iridium, I'd still pull them at 30k just to read them.
Amsoil is also a good reference for fluids and their capacities.
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_support/spark_plugs/faqs/faqread.asp
http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/ProductRecommendations.aspx?FromIndex=1&url2=2005+TOYOTA+TACOMA+Z
I don't think the service schedule ever tells you to change the serpentine belt or the thermostat, but I would at 100k, I did. They are a couple inexpensive items that can stop you dead in the middle of nowhere. Even if they are performing well, change them and keep the old ones in the truck as battle spares. And I highly recommend buying these items OEM.
Amsoil is also a good reference for fluids and their capacities.
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_support/spark_plugs/faqs/faqread.asp
http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/ProductRecommendations.aspx?FromIndex=1&url2=2005+TOYOTA+TACOMA+Z
I don't think the service schedule ever tells you to change the serpentine belt or the thermostat, but I would at 100k, I did. They are a couple inexpensive items that can stop you dead in the middle of nowhere. Even if they are performing well, change them and keep the old ones in the truck as battle spares. And I highly recommend buying these items OEM.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Amen.