Toyota primarily uses metric measurements for their vehicles. While there may be some exceptions or instances where SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) sizes are used, the majority of Toyota vehicles are designed with metric measurements in mind. It is worth noting that there may be some variation in lug nut sizes, with some Toyota vehicles using a mix of metric and SAE sizes.
Overall, if you are working on a Toyota vehicle, it is recommended to have a set of metric tools, including metric sockets, wrenches, and other metric measurement tools.
Contents
- What size sockets does Toyota use?
- Do you need both SAE and metric?
- Do any cars use SAE bolts?
- Are Toyota cars metric or imperial?
- What plugs does Toyota use?
- Do mechanics use metric or SAE?
- Are Toyota screws metric?
- What size wrench is most common on a Toyota?
- Do cars use metric or SAE bolts?
- What car brands use metric?
What size sockets does Toyota use?
Metric Wrenches
I like to carry a variety of sizes with me just in case, but the majority of bolts on a Toyota will be 10,12,14,17,19,21mm. One of the most important wrenches to keep with you is a 10mm flare nut wrench.
Do you need both SAE and metric?
If you work on a lot of older stuff that’s SAE with metric tools, you’ll round off a lot of fasteners. a mm or so difference can make all the difference in the world. That being said, if you only work on newer stuff that has all metric fasteners, you’ll get by just fine with metric only.
Do any cars use SAE bolts?
Many vehicles, including those produced in the United States, still have components that use SAE measurements. For example, American-made trucks often have SAE fasteners for certain parts like suspension components and some engine components.
Are Toyota cars metric or imperial?
Toyotas are JIS metric as opposed to DIN (German) or American metric, (ISO). Only thing I’d add is the lug nuts if OEM can be 21 mm which is NOT 13/16″ OR 7/8″ = 22mm. IE 13/16″ < 21mm < 22 mm = 7/8". My '04 CE came with mangled lugnuts courtesy of various tire shops/garages.
What plugs does Toyota use?
Toyota offers a variety of spark plugs designed specifically for your vehicle’s engine, including U-Groove, Dual-Ground Electrode, Double Platinum and even Iridium spark plugs.
Do mechanics use metric or SAE?
Typically, SAE sockets and wrenches are used on American-made cars, as mentioned previously, however, when it comes to working on imported cars (assuming you’re in the USA) you’ll most likely be looking for metric units of measurement.
Are Toyota screws metric?
The diameter is m6 or 6 millimeters. The pitch or distance from thread to thread is 1.0. Or 1 millimeter.
What size wrench is most common on a Toyota?
10, 12, 14, and 17 mm are the most common sizes. Add in 19 and 21 mm and maybe 8mm and you should be able to undo any bolt or nut.
Do cars use metric or SAE bolts?
Even today’s modern cars continue to use metric fasteners as the standard because they have various decimal dimensions instead of inches like standard measurements. Even American-made cars use metric bolts.
What car brands use metric?
All American car companies – Ford, GM, Chrysler – have used entirely metric fasteners in the bodies and engines since about the mid 1980s to about mid 1990s (the change was over a few years as old engines and components were phased out with car model generations lasting 3–5 years), on both domestically produced cars as …
