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2006 Toyota Tacoma Base, 4D Pickup, Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2006 Toyota Tacoma Base, 4D Pickup, StandardSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 5.00 OZS. | 0.14 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.35 LBS. | 0.61 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 4WD | Front | 1.60 QTS. | 1.51 L | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil | Without Limited-Slip Differential: Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, with Limited-Slip Differential: Hypoid Gear Oil for Limited-Slip Differential API - GL-5. | S |
| Differential Gear Oil | 4WD | Rear | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | API - GL-5, SAE 90W (Above 0Deg.F), SAE 80W or 80W-90 (Below 0Deg.F) | Without Limited-Slip Differential: Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, with Limited-Slip Differential: Hypoid Gear Oil for Limited-Slip Differential API - GL-5. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 4.0L Eng,Standard Trans | 10.30 QTS. | 9.74 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 4.0L Eng,4WD | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.50 QTS. | 5.2 L | SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Engine Oil | 4.0L Eng,4WD | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 5.20 QTS. | 4.92 L | SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 21.10 GALS. | 79.87 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 4.0L Eng | 1.90 QTS. | 1.79 L | API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or DEXRON III | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 1.10 QTS. | 1.04 L | API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Plain water | In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.