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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    I don't really know. I always buy one of those 32 once bottles of Valvoline 3/4. How much you use really depends on how much you want to pull through the system. I'm guessing I used 1/2 the bottle.

    Be aware that some Tacos (the Off Roads, I believe) require an extra step or two with some electronically activated solenoids. Don't hold me to that 100%. The Sports have a regular master cylinder. But I believe something is different about the OR.

    @Tacoma Mike

    Correct me if I'm wrong, good sir.

    :hattip:
     
  2. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:23 PM
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    Page 199....

     
  3. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    It's gettin' there.
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    To replace the fluid in the abs “block” a scan tool is required.
    The pump and valves need to be activated to move the fluid.
    There is not much in that area with the vac system that is specific.
    However, a lost line and dry mc and you need the tool.
    The hydro needs the tool to bleed.
     
  5. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:36 PM
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    I'll be replacing front pads around 140K. Originals lasted 70K. Good idea to do brake fluid flush/change at that time?
     
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  6. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    I do it every couple of years.
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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    Of course! 145
     
  8. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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    But something is different between the MCs of the OR/Pro and the Sport, right?
     
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  9. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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    :anonymous:
     
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  10. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:40 PM
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    Brake fluid is hydrostatic. It can absorb moisture even in a sealed environment. Good practice is 2-3 years for the average vehicle
     
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  11. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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    So I'm probably due after 9 years?

    :anonymous:
     
  12. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    @Sig45

    The Taco takes DOT 3 or 4....only

    :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    I have been doing PS fluid using turkey baster method.
     
  14. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    .145 o_O

    :D
     
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  16. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:44 PM
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    And I think I'm low on high beam fluid....but can't find the dang reservoir.

    :notsure:
     
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  17. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:44 PM
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    200......who's gonna get it? :p
     
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    Come on 200
     
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    If you want to, it’s your vehicle.
    However playing with 140k bleeders from Maine sometimes get ya in trouble..

    Some people do it, most don’t.
     
  20. Apr 24, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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    It's consider a lifetime fluid ;)
     
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