Automatic transmission > 4-speed models > Fluid capacity *
10.8 qt
10.2 L
Applies to: 4-speed models
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 459
Owner’s manual specs
2013 Toyota Tacoma Specs: Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2013 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 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 459
Automatic transmission > 5-speed models > Fluid capacity *
11.3 qt
10.7 L
Applies to: 5-speed models; Vehicles without towing package
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 459
Automatic transmission > 5-speed models > Fluid capacity *
11.5 qt
10.9 L
Applies to: 5-speed models; Vehicles with towing package
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 459
Automatic transmission > 5-speed models > Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Applies to: 5-speed models
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 459
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 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 457
Engine oil selection > Oil grade
ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 455
Manual transmission > Gear oil type
Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 460
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 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 457
Cooling system > Capacity > 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
9.2 qt
8.7 L
Applies to: 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine; Vehicles with a manual transmission
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 457
Engine oil selection > Recommended viscosity
SAE 0W-20
Applies to: 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 455
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 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 460
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 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 460
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 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 457
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 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 457
Engine oil selection > Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-30
Applies to: 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 456
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 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 460
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Replace cabin air filter Applies to: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 40 | Every 20,000 mi or 24 months |
| Replace cabin air filter Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 58 | Every 20,000 mi or 24 months |
| Replace engine air filter Applies to: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 45 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace engine air filter Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 57 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace engine oil and oil filter Applies to: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 38 | Every 5,000 mi or 6 months |
| Replace engine oil and oil filter Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 54 | Every 5,000 mi or 6 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: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines · Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 38 | 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 |
| Inspect engine air filter Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines · Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 54 | 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: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 39 | Every 15,000 mi or 18 months |
| Replace front differential oil (4WD) Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 59 | Every 15,000 mi or 18 months |
| Replace manual transmission oil Applies to: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 49 | 30,000 mi, 90,000 mi |
| Replace manual transmission oil Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 57 | 30,000 mi, 90,000 mi |
| Replace rear differential oil Applies to: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 41 | Every 15,000 mi or 18 months |
| Replace rear differential oil Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 57 | Every 15,000 mi or 18 months |
| Replace transfer case oil (4WD) Applies to: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines · Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 45 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace transfer case oil (4WD) Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines · Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 65 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace transfer case oil (4WD) Applies to: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 45 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace transfer case oil (4WD) Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 57 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace transmission fluid or oil Applies to: Schedule A - 4.0L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 45 | Every 60,000 mi or 72 months |
| Replace transmission fluid or oil Applies to: Schedule B - 2.7L Engines · Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 61 | Every 60,000 mi or 72 months |
Oil life & reset procedures
Reset the maintenance data (U.S.A. only)
Before you start
- After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance schedule, please reset the maintenance data.
Steps
- Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running. (→P. 155)
- Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
- While pressing the ODO/TRIP button (→P. 155), turn the engine switch to the ON position. Continue to press and hold the button until the odometer displays 000000.
You’ll know it worked: While pressing the ODO/TRIP button (→P. 155), turn the engine switch to the ON position. Continue to press and hold the button until the odometer displays 000000.
Source: Toyota 2013 Tacoma Owners Manual (OM35A10U), page 323
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine compartment
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.0A | Air conditioning system | p.376 |
| 2 | 30.0A | Trailer lights (tail lights) | p.376 |
| 3 | 15.0A | Front fog lights | p.376 |
| 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 lights | p.376 |
| 5 | 30.0A | Trailer brake controller | p.376 |
| 6 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.376 |
| 7 | 30.0A | Seat heaters | p.376 |
| 8 | 7.5A | On-board diagnosis system | p.376 |
| 9 | 30.0A | Trailer sub battery | p.376 |
| 10 | 10.0A | AI system | p.376 |
| 11 | 30.0A | Towing lights | p.376 |
| 12 | 15.0A | Turn signal lights, emergency flashers, meter and gauge | p.376 |
| 13 | 30.0A | Audio system | p.376 |
| 14 | 10.0A | Right-hand headlight (low beam), front fog lights | p.376 |
| 15 | 10.0A | Left-hand headlight (low beam) | p.376 |
| 16 | 10.0A | Right-hand headlight (high beam) | p.376 |
| 17 | 10.0A | Left-hand headlight (high beam), meter and gauge | p.376 |
| 18 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system | p.376 |
| 19 | 7.5A | Charging system | p.377 |
| 20 | 20.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.377 |
| 21 | 10.0A | Horn | p.377 |
| 22 | 15.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.377 |
| 23 | 7.5A | Wireless remote control system, air conditioning system, multiplex communication system, meter and gauge, front passenger occupant classification system, garage door opener | p.377 |
| 24 | 7.5A | Interior light, personal lights, clock, vanity lights | p.377 |
| 25 | 20.0A | Audio system | p.377 |
| 26 | 7.5A | Starting system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, meter and gauge, clutch start cancel switch | p.377 |
| 27 | 10.0A | Spare fuse | p.377 |
| 28 | 15.0A | Spare fuse | p.377 |
| 29 | 50.0A | Seat heaters | p.377 |
| 30 | 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.377 |
| 31 | 50.0A | ACC, IG1, IG1 NO.2, WIP, WSH, 4WD, BKUP LP and STA fuses | p.377 |
| 32 | 50.0A | A/C fuse, air conditioning system | p.377 |
| 33 | 50.0A | Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system | p.377 |
| 34 | 30.0A | IGN and GAUGE fuses, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.378 |
| 35 | 50.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.378 |
| 36 | 30.0A | Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system | p.378 |
| 37 | 100.0A | Power outlets | p.378 |
| 38 | — | AM1, AC SKT, HEATER, FR FOG, STOP, OBD, J/B, TOWING TAIL, TOWING BRK and BATT CHG fuses | p.378 |
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.379 |
| 2 | 7.5A | Meter and gauge, emergency flashers | p.379 |
| 3 | 10.0A | Tail lights, license plate lights, parking lights, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, instrument panel light control, illuminations | p.379 |
| 4 | 7.5A | Shift lock system, outside rear view mirrors, audio system, power outlets | p.379 |
| 5 | 15.0A | Power outlets | p.379 |
| 6 | 20.0A | Door lock system | p.379 |
| 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.380 |
| 8 | 10.0A | Trailer lights (back-up lights) | p.380 |
| 9 | 10.0A | Anti-lock brake system, traction control system, vehicle stability control system, back-up lights, air conditioning system, shift lock system, audio system | p.380 |
| 10 | 20.0A | Rear passenger's power window (right side) | p.380 |
| 11 | 20.0A | Front passenger's power window | p.380 |
| 12 | 10.0A | Wipers and washer | p.380 |
| 13 | 20.0A | Rear passenger's power window (left side) | p.380 |
| 14 | 20.0A | Four-wheel drive system, rear differential lock system | p.380 |
| 15 | 30.0A | Wipers and washer | p.380 |
| 16 | 30.0A | Power windows | p.380 |