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Toyota recalling 228,000 Tacoma's due to oil leaks and possible loss of control of vehicle

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 1ChrisRuck, Apr 27, 2017.

  1. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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    Mrgreytaco

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    I was under the impression it would take longer, did not expect they had the gasket...
     
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  2. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    InfernoTonka

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    Damn doode, your's should win an award! Alot of leakage there...
     
  3. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:18 PM
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    Oldman808

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    Personally I'm going to wait for my 10k free service a couple months from now , no leak here but in a couple months they may find more to it than just a gasket swap. I'm going to make an appointment with a free loaner and make them inspect my gears throughout and demand pictures of any wear . Who knows I may get a better diff.. ?
    Imo it's too soon to panic , give them time to sort it out with trial and error with non TW members lol
    :benchpress:
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:21 PM
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    Oldman808

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    10-4 on that !
    Good example for through examination not just change my gasket !
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    mateo_roberto

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    2016 Off Road with locker, not too worried, I changed my diff fluid around 22k miles so I'm sure it's fine for the time being. Rear was 0.5 quarts low though when I changed it.
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  6. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:09 PM
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    trrn11500

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    17 limited on the list. Will look underneath tomorrow.
     
  7. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:11 PM
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    ZachMX

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    Not yet, same crappy leaf pack, same crappy frame design and have you looked at your secondary air pump lately ($1400 design flaw on later 4.0). ;)
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:15 PM
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    Well 140k miles and stock 4 pack leaf holding up great. No sag and rides great. Crappy frame design? I removed the air pump foam. Should be good.
     
  9. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:18 PM
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    ZachMX

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    I know just poking at ya, gotta defend my turd gen. In regards to the frame, the C channel design that makes our trucks really great off-road but is not so great for rust. But with a good coating like fluid film and routine cleaning keeps the rust blues away. Damn 140k on your 12? Nice.
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:21 PM
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    InfernoTonka

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    Does it have a sunglass holder?
     
  11. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:34 PM
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    I wasn't dogging turd gens. They are beautiful in my eyes. Wife just bought it. Got it for under 19k. But not bad price for a 4x4 double cab in CO. Also rust not much of an issue here.
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    OK! My V.I.N. is not on the list, my diff is spotless, and my tranz is shifting smooth!

    Imma go search for Smitty!
     
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  13. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:50 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    I think that's great. But the cynics are gathering and are planning to hang you at dawn.

    o_O
     
  14. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:50 PM
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    Krytar

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    Mine broke at 13,500 miles.

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  15. Apr 28, 2017 at 10:03 PM
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    Pikestaco

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    need to learn more about this stuff
    Mine is leaking like Edward Snowden

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  16. Apr 28, 2017 at 10:03 PM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Now that is interesting!
     
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  17. Apr 28, 2017 at 10:04 PM
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    nevadabugle

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    Damn. Did they say what caused it to fail?
     
  18. Apr 28, 2017 at 10:05 PM
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    KissmyTaco

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    I have a Gashole
    Awesome....
    My VIN is on the list.
    Time for a trade in :anonymous::D
     
  19. Apr 28, 2017 at 10:09 PM
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    R.Shaw

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    Got the green like from the lady to look at new rigs this weekend. Might just do that.
     
  20. Apr 28, 2017 at 10:23 PM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Hard to tell from those pic's. Looks clean and fresh.
     
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