2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Oil Maintenance Required Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on July 13, 2023 by Nick
Since autumn 2015, the third generation of the Tacoma is available. This generation is available in five trim levels. So are you here because you want to reset the maintenance required light on a Toyota Tacoma after an oil change?
The maintenance required light will come on when the car needs an oil change. So it is a good idea to reset it after you change the engine oil. So today, I’m going to show you how to reset the maintenance light on your Toyota Tacoma.
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How To Reset Maintenance Light On Tacoma
There are 2 methods to reset the maintenance reminder on your Toyota Tacoma. Please follow the instructions below according to your vehicle trim level.
So I just finished the oil change, and then now I’m back in the car, and we’re going to do the maintenance reminder reset. This is easy to reset the maintenance light using the Trip button. So the first thing you should do is:
- Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the run position or press the START button twice
- Press the ODO/ TRIP button briefly to make sure you set this thing to the TRIP A
- Next, turn off the ignition
- After that, you’re gonna need to hold down the ODO/ TRIP button and then turn the car on again without cranking the engine
- Keep pressing the ODO/ TRIP button until the maintenance-required light shuts off
Resetting the Oil Light With Steering Button
Time needed: 3 minutes
This section will explain how to reset the maintenance light on the Tacoma by using the direction on the steering wheel to access the cluster menu. So let’s get started.
- Turn the car on but not start the engine
Leave your foot off the brake and then press the START button twice until you get to the accessory mode
- Go to the ⚙️ GEAR
Then you’re gonna need to scroll over your display all the way over the right to get to the gear icon and hit ok to enter
- Find and select the SETTINGS
Next, you’re gonna go down to Settings and hit OK to enter
- Select MAINTENANCE RESET
After that, you can go down towards the bottom to the Maintenance Reset then hit OK to enter
- Select YES
When a confirmation message appears, select YES, and the maintenance reset is complete
Toyota Tacoma Engine Oil
With a 4-cylinder engine, Tacoma should change synthetic 0W-20 engine oil every 12 months, or 7,500-10,000 miles, whichever comes first. While for conventional oil, on the other hand, should be swapped out every 5,000 miles or six months. Since the 0W-20 has a thinner viscosity, it is more effective at cooler temperatures and helps keep critical engine components lubricated and corrosion-free.
There are no significant differences in service intervals between the 4 Cylinder and V6 engines. Remember that branded lubricants have been proven to function twice as well as aftermarket alternatives, providing higher protection against friction and wear.
FAQ – Tacoma Maintenance Required
An average cost of $130 to $150 for a lube and filter service on a Tacoma.
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma’s oil filter is located on the bottom right side of the engine.
Instead of a timing chain, the Toyota Tacoma with a V6 engine uses a timing belt. Timing belts need to be replaced at specific intervals. It would be best to get your timing belt changed every 60,000 to 100,000 miles or every three to five years.
It will cost you from $56 to $158 only to replace a belt that has worn out, been damaged, or cracked. You should also expect to pay an extra $90 to $184 for labor if you get it changed by a professional technician.
Transmission fluid should be changed on automobiles with manual transmissions, on average. According to Toyota, you should change transmission fluids on a Tacoma every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
6×139 is the bolt pattern for the Toyota Tacoma wheels. You’ll want to avoid damaging the lug nuts if installing or removing them from a vehicle.
Toyota recommends 75W90 gear oil for Tacoma’s rear differential, which contains 4.2 quarts of oil. Generally, I advise checking your differential fluid for debris and fullness every six months.
So that’s how you reset the maintenance lights required in the Toyota Tacoma. These instructions are based on the Toyota Tacoma owner’s manual. The car I’m working on is a 2017 Tacoma, but it works across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2013 Tacoma’s pretty much and even most Toyota’s. Hope you guys enjoyed this content. So thanks for your time and have a great day!
About The Author
jacob
Hi, I'm Jacob, and I have been passionate about automobiles since I was a child. I have spent countless hours assisting my father in his garage, learning everything there is to know about car maintenance and repair. For ten years, I ran a successful repair business, where I gained hands-on experience working with a variety of vehicles. As a result, I have developed a deep understanding of the mechanics of the car and have become an expert in maintaining and repairing any vehicle.