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Toyota Tundra 2000-2006

2000–2006
Overview

The Toyota Tundra, produced from 2000 to 2006, marked Toyota's entry into the full-size pickup truck market, emphasizing reliability, power, and modern features. This generation featured a more substantial and muscular exterior design, with a bold and rugged appearance. Inside, the Tundra provided a spacious and functional cabin with seating for up to six passengers, offering a comfortable and user-friendly environment. The interior materials were designed for durability, making them suitable for work and recreational activities.

Regarding technology, the Tundra integrated modern amenities such as air conditioning, power accessories, and available premium audio systems. Safety features included standard airbags and antilock brakes. The Tundra's powertrain options were designed to deliver robust towing and hauling capabilities, catering to truck enthusiasts and those requiring a dependable workhorse. In summary, the Toyota Tundra from 2000 to 2006 represented Toyota's commitment to the full-size pickup truck segment, offering a combination of strength, functionality, and modern features to meet the demands of both work and play.

Specifications

Toyota Tundra specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Chassis

  • Type: XK30/XK40

Engine 4.0L 6-Cylinder DOHC

  • Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-20
  • Recommended Engine Oil: API
  • Drain Plug Torque: 30FT-LBS
  • Oil capacity: 4.8 qt

Spark Plug Gap

  • 4.8L 6-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 4.7L 8-Cylinder DOHC

  • Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-20
  • Recommended Engine Oil: API
  • Drain Plug Torque: 29FT-LBS
  • Oil capacity: 6.5 qt

Spark Plug Gap

  • 4.7L 8-Cylinder: 0.44”

Fuel

  • Capacity: 100L (26.4 gal, 22.01 Imp. gal.)

Cooling System

  • Type:
    • “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
  • Capacity: 
    • With manual transmission: 10.4L (11.0 gal, 9.2 Imp. gal.)
    • With automatic transmission:
      • 4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine: 10.3L (10.9 gal, 9.1 Imp. gal.)
      • 4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine (Standard and access cab models): 12.6L (13.0 gal, 11.1 Imp. gal.)
      • 4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine (Double cab models): 12.8L (13.5 gal, 11.3 Imp. gal.)

Clutch

  • Type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Manual Transmission

  • Type: Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
  • Capacity: 1.8L (1.9gal, 1.6 Imp. gal.)

Automatic transmission

  • Type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
  • Capacity: 3.0L (3.2gal, 2.6 Imp. gal.)

Transfer

  • Type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3/SAE 75W−90
  • Capacity: 1.0L (1.1gal, 0.9 Imp. gal.)

Front Differential

  • Type: 
    • Standard differential: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
    • Limited−slip differential: Hypoid gear oil for limited−slip differential API GL−5
  • Capacity: 1.15L (1.2qt, 1.0 Imp. qt.)

Rear Differential

  • Type: 
    • Standard differential: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
    • Limited−slip differential: Hypoid gear oil for limited−slip differential API GL−5
  • Capacity:
  • Standard and access cab models
    • Two−wheel drive models /Standard differential: 1.15L (1.2qt, 1.0 Imp. qt.)
    • Two−wheel drive models/Limited−slip differential: 3.15L (3.3 qt, 2.8 Imp. qt.)
    • Four−wheel drive models/Standard differential: 3.50L (3.7 qt, 3.1 Imp. qt.)
    • Four−wheel drive models/Limited−slip differential: 2.85L (3.0 qt, 2.5 Imp. qt.)
    • Double cab models//Standard differential: 4.0L (4.2 qt, 3.5 Imp. qt.)
    • Double cab models/Limited−slip differential: 3.35L (3.5 qt, 2.9 Imp. qt.)

Chassis Lubrication (Four−wheel drive models)

  • Type: 
    • Propeller shafts Spiders: Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
    • Double Cardan joint: Molybdenum−disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
    • Slide yokes: Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or Molybdenum−disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
  • Capacity: 1.15L (1.2qt, 1.0 Imp. qt.)

Brakes

  • Type: FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703

Steering

  • Type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III

Powertrain

Engine

TOYOTA TUNDRA FUEL CONSUMPTION

Safety Ratings

TOYOTA TUNDRA SAFETY RATINGS

Warning Lights & Bulb Sizes

Front Lights

  • Front Fog Light Bulb: 9006
  • Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
    • 3157-SCK
    • 3157NA
  • Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
    • ​​​​​​​3157-SCK
    • 3157NA
  • High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9003
  • Stepwell Light Bulb: 74

Rear Lights

  • Back Up Light Bulb: 921
  • Brake Light Bulb:
    • 7443-SCK
    • 7443
  • Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 921
  • License Plate Light Bulb: 168
  • Parking Light Bulb: 168
  • Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 7440NA
  • Tail Light Bulb:
    • 7443-SCK
    •  7443
  • Tailgate Light Bars: vbf-tailgate-light

Interior Lights

  • Dome Light Bulb: DE3425
  • Glove Box Light Bulb: 37
  • Interior Door Light Bulb: 194
  • Luggage Compartment Light Bulb: 921
  • Map Light Bulb: 194

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