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1993 Toyota T100

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 T100.

Body TRUCK

The 1993 Toyota T100 is a truck that requires 6 quarts of 5W-30 API oil, and within the 1992–1998 model run it logged just 23 owner complaints—primarily in the power train—along with a single recall. This complaint count sits well below the generation’s peak of 118 in 1996, placing the 1993 T100 among the more reliable years and signaling a durable used-truck choice.

Model year19941993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1
Engine air filter178010W010
Fuel filter2330065020
Spark plug9091901176
Front wiper blades85212YZZ08TM
Serpentine belt909160237883 alt 909160219683
Thermostat9091603079 alt 1634135010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length205.9 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase122 in
Curb weight3406 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the T100 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

11.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.50 sec — 1993 SR5 Regular Cab (8'1.8" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1993SR5 Regular Cab (8'1.8" Bed) 3.0L V611.50 sec18.60 sec150 hpRWD
1995DX Xtracab (6'4.1" Bed) 3.4L V68.90 sec16.80 sec190 hp4x4
1995DX Xtracab (6'4.1" Bed) 3.4L V69.30 sec17.10 sec190 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.4 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate)
At 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
At 80,000 miOxygen Sensor (replace)
At 120,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 Toyota T100 marks the inflection point of a generation that exhibits a clear escalation-and-decline complaint pattern. Compared to the preceding year (1992, with just 1 complaint), the target year shows a sharp 23-fold jump in complaints to 23, paired with the generation's first recall, first investigation, and a significant increase in TSBs (18 to 34). This 1993 spike initiates a trend that intensifies through 1995–1996, peaking at 118 complaints and two recalls by 1996, before declining to 75 in 1997 and 26 by 1998. Within the target year, the dominant complaint category is Power Train (8 instances), followed by Structure and Steering (3 each), with a single crash-related complaint and no fire-related complaints reported. The data indicates that 1993 falls early in an emerging problem cycle—likely reflecting either new model-age issues surfacing or increased owner awareness—rather than a mature, stabilized vehicle. The takeaway for a prospective buyer is nuanced: 1993 is not the worst year in the generation (that distinction belongs to 1995–1996), but it is unambiguously the year when defect reporting begins, suggesting that powertrain components warrant careful inspection before purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
34
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train8
Structure3
Steering3
Tires2
Seat Belts2
Unknown Or Other1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

05V389000Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:ConnectingReported 06/09/2005

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 34 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB0032202023-08-17Air BagsTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
T-SB-0032-20 Rev2021-02-03EquipmentTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
T-SB-0304-17 Obs2020-04-07EquipmentTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see…
T-SB-0032-202020-04-06EquipmentTSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 T100 take?

6 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 T100 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.