Just Bought My First Tacoma

If your running a 16" tire you can either stay stock and run 245 75 16's or you can run a 265 75 16 and that's the biggest tire you can run with no lift. In my opinion the 265's make the truck look alot beefier and take up some of the wheel well room.

245 75 16's
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-P245-...5|Rim+Diameter:16&hash=item4863307960&vxp=mtr

265 75 16's
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-P265-...5|Rim+Diameter:16&hash=item2c7ed00d68&vxp=mtr

Those are going to be the best prices your going to find that include free shipping. I buy from discount tire direct on ebay all the time. Great company and they have great customer support and super fast shipping! I'll post a comparison pic of my truck on 245's vs 265's! So you can see the difference im talking about!

 

My 2013 is stock with no lift!

245 75 16s


Vs.

265 75 16s


If ya got any other questions don't hesitate to ask!!!!!

 

Thanks for all the help, dude! I'm about to head to work, hopefully I'll get some more posts in tonight!

 

Your welcome man, anytime. Talk to ya later!!!

 

Is this what I should be buying to do my oil change?

 

No that is just for your front and rear differential and your transfer case. If your truck is a v6 it takes 5w30 and the 4 cylinder is 0w20. Idk if your truck is a 6 or 4 cylinder.

 

I've a six 6 cylinder. From what I've read I'll need roughly 4 quarts of that 75w90 for the front differential, rear differential, and transfer case all together.

An oil change is a completely different process and I'll need the 5w30 for that. Do you know of any good how-to guides for changing my oil?

 

Here ya go!!!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/4-0l-1gr-2nd-gen-oil-change-guide.11201/

 

You're the fuckin' man!

 

Your welcome!!!!!

 

How often should I be changing the oil in my differentials and transfer case? How often should I be doing a general oil change? And what else is there I should be looking out for when it comes to regular maintenance?

 

Well your mantience required light will come on around 4500 miles for your oil change and that's when I do mine. I'd say on average about 30k for the differentials and transfer case!

 

Thanks for those numbers! I'm coming at you with more questions: I'm getting a low-pitch, full-body vibration that peaks out around 65 mph and fades away at 60 and 70 mph. It's not very loud or seeming to affect performance at all. I've been asking some friends of mine and so far they've told me that it's maybe the mudflaps, improperly balanced tires, or just plain and simple truck aerodynamics. Any thoughts on this?

 

I'm thinking there is a very good possibility that a tire needs balanced! It don't cost much to get them all checked. I'd do that first and then go from there!

 

If your rear differential is a limited slip, don't do the Mobil 1 Synthetic 75w90. Or any other synthetic. You will get a chatter- I made that mistake, as have many others. I should have searched this forum first. If you have the LSD you need to stick with conventional oil and don't forget the addictive.

 

How will I be able to tell if my rear differential is limited slip or not? Also, would I continue using the synthetic 75w90 in my front differential and transfer case or use a conventional oil for the front diff, transfer case, and rear diff?

 

Sounds good, I'll get 'em checked out! Will I need to get their balance checked again after I get new tires?

 

Up to you about the front and the transfer case. The synthetic is fine in those two places. Look at the back of the rear differential and there will be a sticker on there saying LSD Oil Only or something like that, if it is limited slip.

 

Thanks for the heads up, dude!

 

Big new concern: My A/T Oil Temp light was on this morning and my truck wouldn't start at all. It's only about 34 degrees out. I really need some help here!

Edit: It was accompanied by the Check Engine Light