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Kei KB is a public knowledge base for Japanese kei trucks and vans. The goal is to collect practical, model-specific documentation that owners can actually use: service notes, fluids and capacities, model-code references, parts cross-references, wiring notes, ...

Use the available social login options to create an account. Social login helps reduce spam and keeps basic account recovery with your identity provider. After registration, new accounts are placed in the Public Contributor role. That role can read published c...

Good contributions include verified maintenance procedures, part numbers, factory manual references, clear photos, wiring notes, chassis-code details, and corrections to existing articles. Useful ways to help: Submit documents or photos for your truck Add mod...

New contributors should add material in the Submissions book. A moderator or trusted contributor will review it before moving it into a published model book. For each submission, include: Manufacturer, model, chassis code, and year range Source of the documen...

Kei KB uses a simple structure so owners can find information by vehicle instead of digging through unrelated notes. Shelves are manufacturers, such as Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Honda, Subaru, and Suzuki. Books are model families, chassis codes, and year ranges. P...

Keep contributions factual, source-backed, and specific to the vehicle covered by the page. Avoid guessing across model years or chassis codes unless the source confirms compatibility. Rules: Do not delete or overwrite useful content without explanation Do no...

Use a flat page layout for each model, chassis-code, or year-range book. A book should start simple and avoid chapters unless the page list becomes large enough that chapters clearly improve navigation. Recommended Page Order Overview Model Codes and Identific...

As fumbled through by: Truck Configuration NOTE: The truck documented here has an automatic transmission, 4-wheel drive, and air conditioning. Quick Navigation Specifications and codes: Specifications -> Model Codes and Identification Belts, bearings, faste...

Model Codes and Identification In-Vehicle Sticker Details MODEL: V-U42T HKJV ENGINE: 3G83 EXT: W74B TRANS: V3AS1 AXLE: 6666 COLOR, INT: W74 OPT: 61A 003 Above needs verified in-vehicle sticker. VIN Decode / Option Notes 4 Cycle Engine Minicab 4WD Truck 3 fold...

Engine Oil 10W-30 for warm climate/weather or 5W-30 for cold climate/weather Capacity is 2.5 liters (2.6 quarts) without filter / ~2.8 quarts with filter change Filter: K&N SO-1010 (AutoZone) Service interval noted: 3,000 miles or 4,828 km Transmission Fluid...

Belts Added (Verified) tag to belts that were imported and installed, need verification for NAPA versions as those were found on various forums. Power Steering NAPA micro-v 030415 (Verified) RIBSTAR 3PK1030 Alternator NAPA micro-v 030295 (Verified) RIBSTAR ...

Fluids on Passenger Side (see larger) Air Filter Change The air filter housing is under the driver's seat toward the rear of the cab. Watch out for the nipple that easily breaks off. Windshield Wiper Fluid The windshield wiper fluid reservoir is under the pas...

Idle Mixture Screw Dead center above the throttle opening. Brass screw Has a spring under it Screws straight down into carb What It Does Controls fuel/air mix at idle. Adjustment Clockwise: leaner Counterclockwise: richer This is the most important tuning...

To inspect and replace the timing belt, you must remove the: Fan housing Fan Belts That one PITA thing blocking the last screw The plastic housing covering the timing belt is in 4 sections, and required a 10mm socket to remove the screws. See paint marking f...

Transmission Fluid Change See Maintenance -> Fluids and Capacities for automatic transmission fluid type, service amount, total capacity, temperature check range, and drain plug torque. Transfer Case Fluid Change 24mm Front Differential Fluid Change 24mm R...

Seat Removal The seats can be taken out of the cab by removing four 12mm seat bolts from the back of the seat, nearest to the rear exterior of the cab. The driver's seat will have a cable that must be detached. Interior Fasteners See Maintenance -> Maintenance...

Recommended Suppliers Original note: add. Online Resources Reddit Minitrucktalk Etc Source Links Where possible, sources should be linked and archived. 1997 belts - Minitrucktalk via Archive.org Fluid types and capacities for 93-94 Minicab - Minitrucktalk

Import Process Notes Find and buy the truck. Plenty of auction sites/online marketplaces exist. Original example used Cars From Japan Pay shipping and shipping insurance. Cars From Japan included this in the initial cost/estimate. ISF: file 1 week before load...