Automatic transmission > 4-speed models > Fluid capacity (Drain and refill)
2.9 qt
2.7 L
Applies to: 4-speed models · drain and refill
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 472
Owner’s manual specs
2009 Toyota Tacoma Specs: Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, copied from Toyota’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Engines in this manual: 2.7 L, 4.0 L. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Automatic transmission > 4-speed models > Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV
Applies to: 4-speed models
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 472
Automatic transmission > 5-speed models > Fluid capacity *
11.5 qt
10.9 L
Applies to: 5-speed models
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 472
Automatic transmission > 5-speed models > Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Applies to: 5-speed models
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 472
Cooling system > Coolant type
Use either of the following. • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone.
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 470
Manual transmission > Gear oil type
Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 473
2.7 L
Cooling system > Capacity > 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
9.1 qt
8.6 L
Applies to: 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine; Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 470
Cooling system > Capacity > 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
9.1 qt
8.7 L
Applies to: 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine; Vehicles with a manual transmission
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 470
Manual transmission > Gear oil capacity (Reference) > 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
2.3 qt
2.2 L
Applies to: 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine; 4WD models · reference quantity
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 473
Manual transmission > Gear oil capacity (Reference) > 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
2.7 qt
2.6 L
Applies to: 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine; 2WD models · reference quantity
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 473
4.0 L
Cooling system > Capacity > 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
10.1 qt
9.6 L
Applies to: 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine; Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 470
Cooling system > Capacity > 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
10.3 qt
9.7 L
Applies to: 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine; Vehicles with a manual transmission
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 470
Manual transmission > Gear oil capacity (Reference) > 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
1.9 qt
1.8 L
Applies to: 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine · reference quantity
Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35883U), page 473
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Replace cabin air filter Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 13 | Every 20,000 mi or 24 months |
| Replace engine air filter Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 13 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace engine oil and filter Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 06 | Every 5,000 mi or 6 months |
| Replace rear differential oil (Prerunner and 4WD vehicles with optional limited slip differential only) Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 09 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Inspect engine air filter Applies to: Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 07 | 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi, 55,000 mi, 65,000 mi, 70,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 80,000 mi, 85,000 mi, 95,000 mi, 100,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 110,000 mi, 115,000 mi |
| Replace front differential oil (4WD) Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 11 | 15,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 60,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 120,000 mi |
| Replace manual transmission oil Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 09 | 30,000 mi |
| Replace rear differential oil Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 09 | 15,000 mi, 30,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 60,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 120,000 mi |
| Replace transfer case oil (4WD) Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 13 | 30,000 mi, 60,000 mi, 120,000 mi |
| Replace transmission fluid or oil Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2009 Tacoma Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 21 | Every 60,000 mi or 72 months |
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine compartment
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.0A | Air conditioning system | p.397 |
| 2 | 15.0A | Front fog lights | p.397 |
| 3 | 30.0A | Trailer lights (tail lights) | p.397 |
| 4 | 10.0A | Stop lights, high mounted stoplight, vehicle stability control system, anti-lock brake system, shift lock system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, towing converter | p.397 |
| 5 | 7.5A | On-board diagnosis system | p.397 |
| 6 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.397 |
| 7 | 30.0A | Trailer brake controller | p.397 |
| 8 | 30.0A | Trailer sub battery | p.397 |
| 9 | 30.0A | Towing converter | p.397 |
| 10 | 15.0A | Turn signal lights, emergency flashers, meter and gauge | p.397 |
| 11 | 30.0A | Audio system | p.397 |
| 12 | 10.0A | Right-hand headlight (low beam) | p.397 |
| 13 | 10.0A | Left-hand headlight (low beam), front fog lights | p.397 |
| 14 | 10.0A | Right-hand headlight (high beam) | p.397 |
| 15 | 10.0A | Left-hand headlight (high beam), meter and gauge | p.397 |
| 16 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system | p.397 |
| 17 | 7.5A | Charging system | p.397 |
| 18 | 20.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.398 |
| 19 | 10.0A | Horn | p.398 |
| 20 | 15.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.398 |
| 21 | 7.5A | Wireless remote control system, air conditioning system, multiplex communication system, meter and gauge, clock, front passenger occupant classification system | p.398 |
| 22 | 7.5A | Interior light, personal lights | p.398 |
| 23 | 10.0A | Audio system | p.398 |
| 24 | 7.5A | Starting system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, meter and gauge, clutch start cancel switch | p.398 |
| 25 | 10.0A | Spare fuse | p.398 |
| 26 | 15.0A | Spare fuse | p.398 |
| 27 | 50.0A | TAIL, AC SKT, DR LCK, D FR P/W, D RR P/W, P FR P/W and P RR P/ W fuses | p.398 |
| 28 | 50.0A | ACC, IG1, IG1 NO.2, WIP, WSH, 4WD and STA fuses | p.398 |
| 29 | 50.0A | A/C fuse, air conditioning system | p.398 |
| 30 | 50.0A | Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system | p.398 |
| 31 | 30.0A | IGN and GAUGE fuses, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.398 |
| 32 | 50.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.399 |
| 33 | 30.0A | Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system | p.399 |
| 34 | 100.0A | Cigarette lighter, power outlets | p.399 |
| 35 | — | AM1, AC SKT, HEATER, FR FOG, STOP, OBD, J/B, TOWING TAIL, TOWING BRK and BATT CHG fuses | p.399 |
Under the instrument panel
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, anti-lock brake system, traction control system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system, front passenger occupant classification system | p.400 |
| 2 | 7.5A | Meter and gauge, emergency flashers | p.400 |
| 3 | 10.0A | Tail lights, license plate lights, parking lights, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, front fog lights, instrument panel light control, illuminations | p.400 |
| 4 | 7.5A | Shift lock system, outside rear view mirrors, audio system, power outlets | p.400 |
| 5 | 15.0A | Power outlets | p.400 |
| 6 | 20.0A | Door lock system | p.400 |
| 7 | 10.0A | Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, stop lights, charging system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, air conditioning system, instrument panel light control, anti-glare inside rear view mirror, back monitor, clutch start cancel switch, rear differential lock system, power outlets, tire pressure warning system | p.401 |
| 8 | 10.0A | Back-up lights, air conditioning system, passenger airbag off switch, shift lock system | p.401 |
| 9 | 20.0A | Rear passenger's power window (right side) | p.401 |
| 10 | 20.0A | Front passenger's power window | p.401 |
| 11 | 10.0A | Wipers and washer | p.401 |
| 12 | 20.0A | Rear passenger's power window (left side) | p.401 |
| 13 | 20.0A | Four-wheel drive system, rear differential lock system | p.401 |
| 14 | 30.0A | Wipers and washer | p.401 |
| 15 | 30.0A | Power windows | p.401 |
Not on this page
- Oil life & reset procedures: The manual gives different answers by configuration, so we've left them out.