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2005 Toyota Tundra — V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Tundra V6.

Body TRUCKEngine V6Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2005 Toyota Tundra V6 is a full‑size truck built on Toyota’s durable platform and powered by a reliable V6 engine that requires 4.8 quarts of 5W‑30 API‑approved oil; it delivers EPA‑rated fuel economy of 16 city, 20 highway, and 18 combined miles per gallon while mated to a smooth‑shifting five‑speed automatic transmission. This model year sits near the mid‑point of the Tundra’s long reliability record, with only 374 owner complaints in 2005 and a total of 14 recalls—well below the peak of 1,032 complaints seen in 2000—indicating a relatively stable and dependable iteration of the line.

Model year201120102009200820072006200520042003

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/20/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD3. 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.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHAZOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD3
Engine air filter178010P010 alt 1780107010
Fuel filter233000F010
Battery288000F020 alt 288000F010
Front wiper blades852120C012 alt 852220C012
Serpentine belt99367H2120 alt 9091602792
Thermostat9091603100 alt 1632631050

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase128.3 in
Curb weight4299 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 20 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.5 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts181 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14MM

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)98.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket125.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Optional BCI Group Number27F

Service checks

Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum40.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum41.7 psi
Residual Pressure21.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance0.3-100 motor ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle90 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in
Drum Nominal Diameter11.614 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 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.

Every 5,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)

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 2005 model year registers 374 complaints, representing a notable decrease from 2004’s 465 and a significant drop preceding 2006’s spike to 545, yet simultaneously marks the generational peak for recalls at 14 campaigns—matched only by the 2007 successor generation—while technical service bulletins climbed to 221, continuing an upward trend from 2004’s 201. Positioned at the first generation’s terminus, 2005 occupies a transitional space where complaint volume temporarily moderated but manufacturer-initiated remedies reached their highest level, accompanied by five federal investigations and primary complaint concentrations in Air Bags (79), Structure (60), and Suspension (40) categories. Federal records cite 33 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints for this specific year without specifying root causation. Given that recall activity peaked while owner complaints actually declined relative to adjacent model years, the 2005 Tundra presents a viable purchase candidate contingent upon documented completion of all 14 recall campaigns, though buyers should note the elevated structural and air bag complaint categories relative to powertrain concerns.

14
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
221
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
374
Owner complaints
33 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 374 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags79
Structure60
Suspension40
Power Train20
Unknown Or Other11
Vehicle Speed Control11
Engine & Engine Cooling10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V741000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/10/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front…

18V883000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 12/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with… Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 221 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 Tundra V6 take?

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

Does the 2005 Tundra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the V6 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg.