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1993 Toyota 4runner — V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 4runner V6.

Body SUVEngine V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1993 Toyota 4Runner V6 is a four-door SUV built on a body-on-frame platform and powered by a V6 engine that requires 4.4 quarts of oil (10W-30 or 5W-30 API grade) for maintenance, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined. This model year represents the fourth generation of the 4Runner nameplate and falls within a period of relatively low owner complaint volume—55 total complaints recorded—compared to the peak of 707 complaints logged for the 2003 model year. The most frequent issue category documented for this generation involves Engine & Engine Cooling concerns, with three safety recalls issued for the 1993 model, suggesting that while the vehicle maintains a place among the more problem-free iterations in the nameplate's history, prospective owners should still be attentive to engine-related maintenance.

Model year200420032000199919981995199419931992

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/19/17 mpgEPA · 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 filter178017002083 alt 178013502083
Fuel filter2330039035 alt 2330065020
Spark plug9091901176
Front wiper blades85212YZZ03TM
Serpentine belt993311087083 alt 993321086083
Thermostat9091603078 alt 9091603079

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 19 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 1993 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

15.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 15.70 sec — 1991 SR5
150 hpHorsepower (as tested)
180 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1991SR5 3.0L V615.70 sec20.70 sec150 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.5 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

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; 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) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
At 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
At 80,000 miOxygen Sensor (inspect)
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 4Runner shows 55 complaints, 3 recalls, 2 investigations, and 34 TSBs—a notable improvement from the 1992 spike of 68 complaints, though the recall count rose from 2 to 3. The complaint trend across this generation reveals a relatively stable period from 1990–1993, followed by a dramatic escalation beginning in 1994 when complaints surged to 80 and then to 184 in 1995, indicating accumulating mechanical or design issues that became more pronounced in later model years. The 1993 model sits at the tail end of this calmer window before the wave of problems emerged. The top complaint areas—Engine & Engine Cooling (19), Steering (7), and Service Brakes (7)—suggest focus on driveline and handling concerns, with 5 crash-related complaints and 2 fire complaints also recorded. Given that 1993 falls just before the significant uptick in failures, it represents a comparatively safer vintage within this generation, though any 30+‑year‑old vehicle will require thorough inspection of those high‑complaint systems before purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
34
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
55
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 55 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling19
Steering7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Electrical System4
Power Train3
Tires3
Suspension2
Visibility2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 4runner V6 take?

4.4 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 4runner have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the V6 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg.