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Leftover Fluid Film... Where to use...

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 4for1, Mar 12, 2021.

  1. Mar 12, 2021 at 3:50 PM
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    4for1

    4for1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Have some leftover Fluid Film after using on my Subaru FXT -- What areas on the 3rd Gen Taco are the best place to apply it? Where's most susceptible to corrosion ?

    Thanks !
     
  2. Mar 12, 2021 at 3:52 PM
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    5nahalf

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    Go into the engine bay, spray any place you see a spot weld. Spray the area under the battery tray too.
     
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    The first places that rusted on my 1st gen. Tacoma (aside from the frame which was replaced by Toyota) were the lower corners of the tailgate and the fenders above the rear wheels.

    In reality you should spray all internal cavities (body and frame) and everything on the underside of the truck.

    And redo it every year.
     
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  4. Mar 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    brandon78lusch

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    I wanna see this subaru. Is it lowered?
     
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    Any place suceptible to getting sprayed with salt
     
  6. Mar 12, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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    Greg-tacoma

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    I am starting the undercoating process and I saw rust on the pumpkin. Same place where my old taco rusted and needed a new plate installed. So I’d hit that for sure
     
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    Just throw the can on the bonfire and run.
     
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    crazysccrmd

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    Ill give you my ex's #.... she'll love it
     
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    All over the frame. Any fasteners holding anything that will at some point wear out and need to be changed. Battery terminals. Ground points. Your trailer hitch. Edit: and your fuel door area and it’s hinge. Takes awhile for moisture to dry up in there sometimes.
     
  13. Mar 12, 2021 at 5:02 PM
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    4for1

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    Nope, not lowered, actually raised it a little. Seriously fun car, but totaled it when I hit black ice in the mountains ... off the road I went...

    Thanks all for the suggestions....
     
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    What kind of Subaru?
     
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    I thought only tight things need lube?

    My ex is wore out that you can shim it with bacon and still not feel anything
     
  16. Mar 12, 2021 at 5:32 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Buy more and do the whole frame properly.
     
  17. Mar 12, 2021 at 5:35 PM
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    The Subaru kind... the one with all the stars on the emblem
     
  18. Mar 12, 2021 at 5:42 PM
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    Oh that kind, those are sick....:anonymous:
     
  19. Mar 13, 2021 at 5:52 AM
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    Save it for next year...you'll need to do the job over after it all wash's away.
     
  20. Mar 13, 2021 at 6:57 AM
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    Any where you can see to spray it. Cover the whole underneath!
     

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