2002 Toyota Tacoma - Maintenance & Specs
The 2002 Toyota Tacoma belongs to a Toyota Tacoma lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 22 model years, from 1995 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.4L, 2.7L, 3.4L. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2002 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1995) and later (2026) Tacoma model years also documented.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 6.2 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-6A. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 96 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 19 city / 23 highway MPG, 21 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,100.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 6.2 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-6A |
| EPA combined | 21 MPG |
| Coolant | Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) |
| Open recalls on record | 5 |
| Technical service bulletins | 31 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.