2004 Toyota Tundra - Maintenance & Specs
The 2004 Toyota Tundra belongs to a Toyota Tundra lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 13 model years, from 2000 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.4L, 4.7L, 3.4L V6 / 4.7L V8. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2004 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2000) and later (2026) Tundra model years also documented.
It takes 5W-30 conventional oil, 5.5 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-4. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF WS transmission 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.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around structure (125), suspension (84), air bags (40). A representative report reads: "1) The newly installed rack & pinion rack locks up and tried to turn right when on a continuous or left turn followed closely by another left turn. 2) My..." There are 13 safety recalls on record; one covers: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 15 city / 18 highway MPG, 16 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,750.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Conventional |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 5.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-4 |
| Oil filter | Toyota 90915-YZZD1 |
| EPA combined | 16 MPG |
| Tire size | 265/70R17 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 13 |
| 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.