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90k tune-up

Discussion in 'New Members' started by prerun this, Jan 17, 2012.

  1. Jan 17, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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    I was searching the internet and came across this website. I bought my 08 Tacoma brand new and have loved it ever since. I am coming up on my 90k mile tune up and my mechanic is wanting to charge almost $400 for it, so I was wondering if this could all be done myself or what? Thanks for the help
     
  2. Jan 17, 2012 at 12:51 PM
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  3. Jan 17, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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    Yes, it can, use the search, in the 2nd gen section, a lot of write ups on how to do the maintenance.
     
  4. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:23 AM
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  5. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:25 AM
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  6. Jan 18, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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    GP3 thanks for the link. I had seen that on another thread but was just wondering if anybody could do these themselves with little experience. Thanks JDaniel for letting me know I could. Also a big hello from South Carolina
     
  7. Jan 18, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    Pay attention to whether or not your rear dif needs LSD oil/additive.

    There should be a sticker on the rear dif cover.
     
  8. Jan 18, 2012 at 12:57 PM
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    I was probably going to change all of the rear diff oil any way and put a little additive in. I saw the thread on here where it shows how to do it. thanks for the help
     
  9. Jan 18, 2012 at 12:57 PM
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