What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Did you put some oil on the filter gasket? If not they will cook themself to the base.

 

Looks good so far but good luck getting your truck inspected in VA if you install retrofits.

 

Ive always put a little oil on the gasket before tightening it down, keeps it from melting to the metal and i feel makes a leakproof seal.

 

I always do that as well but I have been using OEM filters this go around and they come pre lubed. Which is a first for me so I was a little skeptical. I’ll be switching back to the tried and true method. Thanks for the heads up!

 

Try lifting the engine cover, I find I can get a better grip on my filter when I pull that plastic cover off.

 

I read a post on filters and have used the factory filter with Mobil 1 5-30w synthetic ever since. 38k on the truck now, I try to do the oil every 4500 miles. Just did it with the Fumoto valve. Life is easy now... love it.. Made my own wrench on cnc machine.

 

But by saying you're not going to say it, you said it

Same thing happens to me, as well as on my subarus with a top mounted filter. I always put oil on the gasket and hand tighten them and I have a hell of a time getting them back off. I just use channel locks.

 

I use one of these, excellent for our trucks

 

When the oil cools and drains back into the engine, it leaves behind a vacuum, so removal will always be tougher than installation. Just use a decent filter wrench. Look up AssToy640

 

Thinking of picking this up.... Anyone have any experience with this type of bike rack?

$92 Allen Sports Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2" Receiver) , Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TRTSW46/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

I siliconed the shit out of mine and they are still really fogged up

 

I’m going back to OE lights . TRD Sport Smoked headlights . Local dealer price is $195 each . An other dealer that did my frame swap wants $255 for each

 

Do you have your oe lights? If so you can pull them open and bhlm them for way cheaper, but I would suggest picking up some spare butyl that can be bought from a larger auto parts store.
Pic for reference, mine are color matched and hid retrofitted.

 

I do have them but I don’t think I can do that being I am mechanically challenged I just know I would fuck it up

 

Drain that wallet then, just make sure you post pictures for us! hahaha

 

Maybe some day if I’m bored I would try it IDK

 

What bulbs are these? With my tint and the Spyder taillights I can only really see when I hit the brakes.

 

NEW MEMBER HERE, 2013 TRD OFF ROAD JUST INSTALLED THE TRD PRO 4RUNNER WHEELS AND PIRELLI SCORPIONS A/T PLUS. LOVE THE LOOK.

 

Welcome aboard, and nice looking truck!