Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
Vehicle interior
Vehicle exterior
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance
is essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota
recommends the following maintenan ...
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On
Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
■ If the malfunc ...
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Mechanical System Tests
MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS
1. STALL SPEED TEST
HINT:
This test is to check the overall performance of the engine and transmission.
CAUTION:
This test should be done on a paved surface (a surface that is not slippery).
To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and level area tha ...
Steering Lock Position Signal Circuit Malfunction (B2285)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when the steering lock position signal sent by the steering
lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upr bracket assembly) via direct line and the
steering lock position signal sent via LIN communication do not match.
HINT:
When the cable is disconnected and reconnec ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE
(a) Coat the oil pump relief valve with engine oil and check that it
falls smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight.
If the valve does not fall smoothly, replace the timing chain cover assembly.
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