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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2013TacomaSR5Ken, Sep 28, 2021.

  1. Sep 28, 2021 at 5:37 AM
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    2013TacomaSR5Ken

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    I have a 2013 Tacoma V6 SR5. I’m not sure what liter it is. It’s not 4-wheel drive. On the engine it has VVT-i V6. Is it a 2.7 liter, a 4.0 liter or what? I need this information so I can go by the correct maintenance schedule. Please help. Thx. Ken
     
  2. Sep 28, 2021 at 5:48 AM
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    TXTaco211

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    If you have the V6 its 4.0 if its the the 4 cylinder its the 2.5
     
  3. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:02 AM
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    crackils

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    Open your hood and look, should look like this if you have a v6

    DSC_0539_e5da9aa14d691d804a1ace7194d6c79a33545318.jpg
     
  4. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:06 AM
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    Your VIN will detail what the OEM supplied.
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:25 AM
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    Is this a serious question? If yo know absolutely nothing about engines, maybe you should take it to a professional for service.
     
  6. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:36 AM
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    He never opens the hood.
     
  7. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:38 AM
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    only way to start learning is by asking questions
     
  8. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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    Apparently only 99.99999 percent of us knew what engine was in it before we bought it.
     
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  9. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:44 AM
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    thats still no reason to gatekeep and criticize for a lack of knowledge.
     
  10. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:50 AM
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    bldegle2

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    His original post states SR5 V6, so 4.0. And, yes, popping the hood open would instantly verify. Have fun modding the truck, it can be an obsession...:spending: Welcome to TW...
     
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  11. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:51 AM
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    Sorry, you're right of course. I couldn't help myself. If he askes where to put the motor oil, no guaranties I can stop myself.
     
  12. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:59 AM
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    crackils that is the cleanest engine bay I have ever seen. Is that a current pic of your 2012 or one from when it was new ?
     
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  13. Sep 28, 2021 at 7:24 AM
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    If it's an automatic, I hope he asks before he pulls the drain plug.
     
  14. Sep 28, 2021 at 7:44 AM
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  15. Sep 28, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    Oh meant to add that this clean engine bay is not mine as much as I wish it was haha.
     
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  16. Sep 28, 2021 at 8:47 AM
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    I think he/she needs to join another forum to get the basics.
     
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  17. Sep 29, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    It doesn't need any work right now
     
  18. Sep 29, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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    It looks exactly like that.
     
  19. Sep 29, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    Thank you !!
     
  20. Sep 29, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    I've opened the hood plenty of times. I did not know what liter my engine was. I know now. Thanks.
     

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