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What maintenance items does stealership sell at reasonable price?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TheDevilYouLove, Nov 2, 2018.

  1. Nov 2, 2018 at 5:06 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove

    TheDevilYouLove [OP] You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I need to go to the stealership today at lunch to get a PCV valve since Amazon shipped the wrong one. Apparently the stealership is actually reasonable on PCV valve prices. Is there anything else I should pick up from the parts department while I am there? Or mainly just watch my cornhole?
     
  2. Nov 2, 2018 at 5:08 AM
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    I get oil filters there. $5 each plus tax and they usually throw in a drain plug gasket.
     
  3. Nov 2, 2018 at 5:11 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove

    TheDevilYouLove [OP] You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    Good idea!
     
  4. Nov 2, 2018 at 5:22 AM
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    I buy spark plugs for the 4.0 there, $3.50 each. Everywhere else tries to sell me the incorrect iridium plugs that are $18 a piece.

    I also get a dozen oil filters at a time.

    And then ask for the trade discount. I’ve never gotten better than 10% off at Toyota but it’s worth it to ask.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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    kenstar Get a Lil Mud on the Tares

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    Pro tip: Buy oil filters off ebay. Usually 40$ for x10 which are OEM. Install a fumoto valve and never worry about a gasket again.
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2018 at 5:47 AM
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  7. Nov 2, 2018 at 5:51 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove [OP] You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I installed a Fumoto last oil change. Looking forward to a quick and easy drain next time!
     
  8. Nov 2, 2018 at 5:52 AM
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  9. Nov 2, 2018 at 6:10 AM
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    kenstar Get a Lil Mud on the Tares

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    Yes.. I use a plastic tube that fits around the valve and drains directly into my oil container. Zero mess.
     
  10. Nov 2, 2018 at 6:41 AM
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    I drive 6 to 7K miles a year. I'd be wiping the dust off the last few boxes. :)
     
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  11. Nov 2, 2018 at 6:51 AM
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    In the same boat. I have plenty of filters thats for sure.
     
  12. Nov 2, 2018 at 7:13 AM
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    I got to stop visiting this site everytime I find some $30 thing I can't live without.
     
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  13. Nov 2, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    I love their wiper blades (but if you have already trashed your stock wipers they are expensive to replace).

    About $30 for a set. They are the best wipers I have ever owned. I got 4 years out of my first set. Going on 2 years on this one.
     
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  14. Nov 2, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    Nothing. My local dealer upcharges everything 50% from list price.
     
  15. Nov 2, 2018 at 9:55 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove [OP] You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    They have clothes, yo

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  16. Nov 2, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    I got a cool TRD lanyard for my ID badge during one visit. I was needing a new one anyway and $10 later I was wearing it.
     

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