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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AKGSD, Aug 13, 2019.

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  1. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    AKGSD

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    AKGSD [OP] Warranty denied

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    i’ve got a Toyota engineer overlooking my vehicle right now.

    Any questions y’all want answered?
     
    AKGSD, Aug 13, 2019
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  2. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    What's the maximum speed you can drive the little train around the park?
     
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    Yes please. After I drive for awhile theres a small amount of liquid floating in my coolant reservoir that looks like new oil. it goes away after it sits awhile. Why and what should i do about it? thanks
     
    3roguen, Aug 13, 2019
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  5. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    AKGSD [OP] Warranty denied

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    Well i can answer that one! It’s because somewhere out there, a mechanic is fucking an engineer’s wife
     
    AKGSD, Aug 13, 2019
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  6. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    What’s his/her favorite color truck?
     
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  7. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:07 AM
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    Is it Friday?
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    mynewtoy I like men

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    Why did they make the 3rd gen such a piece of crap?
     
    mynewtoy, Aug 13, 2019
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  9. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    Hmmm yes serious question.

    Is World Standard Auto Trans fluid synthetic?

    Is there a difference between Toyota Extra Long Life coolant (concentrate) and the 50/50 premixed Toyota Long Life coolant. And if they are different what I is the difference.
     
    rnish, Aug 13, 2019
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  10. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    Have him or her explain the difference between a 2wd and 4wd rack and pinion, besides the damn part number.
     
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    How many HP does the scoop add? :D
     
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    Ask him who he would most want to lose his virginity to
     
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    Lol. Totally.
     
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  14. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    Ask him why engineers love to change things.
     
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  15. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    Biggest size tire without a lift or trimming.
     
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    Why bother selecting shift ranges in the S position? Good place to save money IMHO.
     
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  17. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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    What makes you think it’s the engineers' decision?
     
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    What is the point of 35's, when one can just buy a VW Touareg?
     
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    Why is the fuel mileage so poor on the 3rd gens?
     
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    Do Toyota engineers really believe that EVERYTHING is normal?
     
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