Under the Hood

Base engine is a 152-horsepower, 2.5-liter dual-overhead camshaft, inline-four-cylinder that makes 171 pounds-feet of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission
261-hp, 4.0-liter dual-overhead camshaft V-6 that makes 281 pounds-feet of torque
Available five-speed automatic transmission (standard on crew cab) Available six-speed manual transmission on King Cab Electronically controlled, shift-on-the-fly, part-time transfer case

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    Explanation of general maintenance items
    Additional information on the following items with * is found later in this section. Outside the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise ...

    Wheel balance
    Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required. Wheel balance service should b ...

    Vehicle Overview
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