u/Greatertheen

Bought a second gen tacoma for 11 grand with 300 000 on it, I was hoping to use it to be able to tow dump trailers because I googled it with the 4.0 liter engine should be able to tow 6500 lbs. But when I got the truck it said dont tow over 3500 lbs. And trailer weight of 500 lbs.

Will it kill the truck to go over weight every once in a while? Or should I stay under the written number?