1979–1981 TOYOTA SUPRA

2.6L 4M-E SOHC Inline-6 (fuel injected, ~110 hp)•RWD•gas•5M-E

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$6,828 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,366/yr · 110¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

501 jobs across 18 categories

body (32)

brakes (36)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (25)

electrical (69)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (60)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (14)

interior (24)

maintenance (31)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (50)

transmission (43)

Repair Procedures — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

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body · 32

brakes · 36

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 25

electrical · 69

emissions · 1

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engine · 60

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 14

interior · 24

maintenance · 31

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 50

transmission · 43

Torque Specs — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

Units

136 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (14)

electrical (12)

engine (38)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

Fluid Capacities — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

DTC Codes — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

BCI Group 24

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

525 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

60 Ah

Amp Hours

100 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions10.25" × 6.81" × 8.88"

🛒 Cross-references (buy at any parts store)

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Fitment notes: Standard top post configuration; engine bay mounting

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Control Modules — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

31 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (31)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1979-1981

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 A40/A50 generation coupe, no rear wiper

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1979–1981 Toyota Supra

Wiper blades

A40/A50 generation coupe, no rear wiper

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1979–1981 Toyota Supra 2.6L 4M-E SOHC Inline-6 (fuel injected, ~110 hp) and can vary by trim.

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