What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Lol. Much much better than stock

 

Benefit of the valve?

 

Just curious what year and V8 oil filter fits our v6 engine ?

 

Very quick oil changes

 

Where did you get the windshield wiper fluid resevoir? I need to do this

 

Got a set of these. They have more filter media, you may end up adding some extra oil.

$32 Toyota Genuine Parts 90915-YZZD3 Oil Filter 1/2 Case (QTY 5)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A1X9AES/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

90915-YZZD3 Oil Filter

 

You can also upgrade the headlights on those:

http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/ipf-h4-rectangular-headlamp-insert-820h.html

I'm pretty sure the hood is the same until 01.

I have one of these if anyone wants it. $10 shipped. Came off my truck when I bought it and swapped it for a conventional bolt since I was taking the engine out and had to put it down on the oil pan plug. I have all my usual oil change stuff so the regular plug doesn't bother me. Just send me a PM.

 

That's what I've heard about the filter media and that's why I was curious as I think the next Oil Change I will go that route thank you. I normally use wix oil filters. Was a fan of Fram for 25 years until I found out how crappy they were made and I found out wix was one of the better ones next to Toyota

 

Part # is

$53 90915-YZZD3 Oil Filter 1 Case (QTY 10)

90915-YZZD3, fits the 4.7L V8 and the 4.0L V6. It's a little taller than the filter for the 3.4L but screws on the same.

 

Those thin steel rotors are more for drag racing i thought? they don't seem like they'll hold much heat vs a thick iron rotor

 

Yea, there was a thread around with a guy that ended up cutting open a number of filters and Toyota turned out to be the best. They're decently priced, and the seal comes pre-lubricated.

 

Thank you sir

 

I got it on Amazon for 22$. Apparently it came out of an upholstery shop in South Texas.

Fits 1996-2004 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 5spd Real Black Leather Shift Boot with Black stitching. (Leather Part Only)

DSV Fits 1996-2004 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 5spd Real Black Leather Shift Boot with Black Stitching. (Leather Part Only)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KVQJCWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_sRwaxiGWOqVsM

 

That guy was @chris4x4 , top TW mod (of the jeep variety)
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/toyota-oil-filter-made-in-thailand-vs-the-competition.123608/

 

Speaking of the Fumoto, I did my first oil change today at 65k. I couldn't be happier with the valve, especially with a length of tubing running down to the catch pan.

Honestly, I made a bigger mess with the damn filter and then dumping the oil than I did draining it.

 

I got one for my B day back in July but haven't had to change the oil yet. It's the

$37 F103N with LC-10 lever clip FN-Series Engine Oil Drain Valve, 1 Pack

F103N. Around here, the general consensus is kind of mixed. It's not messy, I'll give you that. And it clears the skid plate correct? But I've read it could get hung up on stuff. Do you keep the clip on it around the valve? I've heard that safety feature isn't something you really need. But people do use it.

 

Windshield Washer Reservoir w/ Pump for Tacoma 95-00 fits TO1288134 8531504040

Windshield Washer Reservoir w/ Pump for 1995-2000 Toyota Tacoma fits TO1288134 / 8531504040 / 85315-04040

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P9WK6C6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_suxDu1Jaluv3n

 

It clears my RAT Products skid, no problem. As for it catching on things, well, with the skid I don't see how that's possible. For me, it was well worth it.

And yes I do use the clip. It's probably not needed, but engine oil is, so I'm cool with the added bit of insurance.

 

My neighbor actually had one sitting in his garage and gave it to me lol. He has all sorts of random things and tools in his garage.

 

What is the advantage of the V8 filter? I have an oil change coming up.