Dealership told me it’s time for the filters to be changed.

Where on this forum can I find a post on where these are located and how to swap them out. I know post explain that but can’t find it

 

umm.. which filters.. there are a few

 

Engine air filter is under the hood on the left side in a black box, the cabin air filter is in your glove box behind a sliding door, and oil filter is under the car.

 

All pretty easy to fix...so save yourself some cash and do it yourself

 

Owner's manual has the service timers.

 

Sorry should have specified, whatever is recommended at 40k miles. Air cabin and some other filter I forget I’ll have to ask when my oil change is done. What filters would you recommend replacing? I have the pro so if I remember correctly some filters are reusable.

 

That’s what my service guy said, save a hundred bucks and just do it myself.

 

Check the cabin filter, fairly cheap to replace. Buy online, in store is a lot more $$$ Not idea if the pro has a reusable air filter. Replacing the air filter regularly is an excellent idea, and one that should not be overlooked. Keeping contaminants out of your engine is a major key to engine longevity and if your filter gets clogged, it starves the engine of air.

 

Air filter in the big black box on the passenger side of engine bay, is easily removed by undoing a few clips, cabin air filter is behind glovebox, oil filter on top of motor on driver side (it unscrews), fuel filter on driver side frame rail IIRC. There is also a "filter" in the transmission pan but I doubt thats what they were talking about.

Here is a quick chart for service intervals:

https://www.toyotaofsantabarbara.com/tacoma-recommended-maintenance-oil-change.htm

not on a 4.0

 

The pro should have the TRD air filter which is reusable. Just clean and oil like the k&n air filters.

 

Ask your dealership for a manual and maintenance schedule, or download them as PDF from Toyota website.

40,000 miles or 48 months

• Check installation of driver’s floor mat
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Inspect wiper blades
• Replace cabin air filter
• Replace engine oil and oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs

Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:​

• • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD)
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
  • Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body

Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:​

• • Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
  • Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body

 

Good thing we’re talking about the 3.5 here

 

Ill see myself out lol

 

I put a K&N Cabin Filter in mine. Just rinse it off and keep it forever. Use the OEM air filter. Don't use an air filter with oil on it (K&N).

G.

 

Anyone have part numbers or links on where to get engine air filter, and cabin air filter ?

 

Does anyone know if the TRD reusable filter requires it to be oiled when cleaned?

 

Look carefully to make sure you have a TRD engine air filter, all PROs don't come with them, they usually are port or dealer add ons. If you have a TRD filter, there should be a label somewhere around there to indicate that. Just didn't want you to wash and oil a paper filter.

 

Props for trying to learn how to service your truck. It only gets easier.... until you start trying to do engine swaps lol

 

Sounds like we all need a dealer BS filter.

 

My PRO came with a cleanable filter, and yes it needs to be oiled.