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3rd Gen DIY maintenance quick reference

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Amanelot, Dec 20, 2015.

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  1. Apr 8, 2021 at 5:26 PM
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    Tacowin1013

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    Dude, you are over thinking this. Change your oil---or don't. Either way, your engine is fine.
     
    Tacowin1013, Apr 8, 2021
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  2. Apr 8, 2021 at 5:29 PM
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    Thank you
     
    tacomarich, Apr 8, 2021
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  3. Apr 9, 2021 at 10:28 AM
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    Stanglover, Apr 9, 2021
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  4. Apr 17, 2021 at 4:04 PM
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    Is there a reason why Toyota doesnt offer a OEM fluid for the Manual Transmission?
     
    BangosTaco, Apr 17, 2021
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  5. Apr 17, 2021 at 4:25 PM
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    SOSHeloPilot, Apr 17, 2021
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  6. Apr 17, 2021 at 4:43 PM
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    Modified the level of gas in the tank
    Things about to get spicy lol
     
    TeecoTaco, Apr 17, 2021
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  7. Apr 18, 2021 at 10:18 AM
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    Yes. Yes there is.
     
    Da Boogie Man, Apr 18, 2021
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  8. May 7, 2021 at 6:02 PM
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    What are you guys using for the Power Steering Fluid? Anyone got an Amazon link?
     
    AdventureKid, May 7, 2021
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  9. May 7, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    Pretty sure it is ATF WS toyota
     
    Dirk Diggler, May 7, 2021
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  10. May 7, 2021 at 6:37 PM
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    shotgunbilly420

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    I'm also interested just went over 120,000 miles time to flush . If it's a pain in the butt I'll have Toyota do it .
     
    shotgunbilly420, May 7, 2021
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  11. May 7, 2021 at 7:10 PM
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    Power steering fluid, Dexron II or III ATF.
     
    #4TOY4ME, May 7, 2021
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  12. May 7, 2021 at 7:46 PM
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    AdventureKid

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  13. May 7, 2021 at 9:35 PM
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    Post #1 in this thread has the info for fluids. I don't know about Johnsen's power steering fluid, might be the best stuff. I will be using a quality Dexron II or III when I flush my power steering unit. Robert
     
    #4TOY4ME, May 7, 2021
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  14. May 16, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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    dalemats

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    Thanks for the quick reference!
     
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  15. Jun 30, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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    JZinNM

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    Consider getting a fluid extractor like shown in post 926. It makes it really easy.
     
    JZinNM, Jun 30, 2021
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  16. Jun 30, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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    Tacowin1013

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    I can send the link to what i used but i believe what i used is ATF Dex 2/3 Synthetic fluid. I got it at an autoparts store, i just got a good brand synthetic fluid. I used a syringe to extract the fluid in the reservoir, poured in new/fresh fluid. Drove it a week or 2, extracted the fluid again and refilled fresh fluid. I did it a few times and the fluid started to come out clear.

    It takes a little time, but didn't require any significant flushing or anything like that

    Edit: This is what i used https://www.valvoline.com/en-thailand/our-products/automatic-transmission-oil/atf-dexron
    When i went to toyota to get PS fluid he tried to give me something that wasn't Dex II or III and when i asked him about it he said "this is what we use in all our vehicles"
     
    Tacowin1013, Jun 30, 2021
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  17. Jun 30, 2021 at 12:43 PM
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    JZinNM

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    I've had two extractors over the years. This is what I'm currently using. It's pretty reasonably priced.

    upload_2021-6-30_14-43-9.jpg
     
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  18. Jun 30, 2021 at 12:45 PM
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    This is similar to my first extractor. I liked it better, but it's a bit more expensive.

    upload_2021-6-30_14-45-3.jpg
     
    JZinNM, Jun 30, 2021
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  19. Jun 30, 2021 at 6:49 PM
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    shotgunbilly420

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    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
    That's how I did it in my old 92 sr5 and 95 dlx pickups
     
    shotgunbilly420, Jun 30, 2021
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  20. Jul 16, 2021 at 7:07 AM
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    nearing 80k miles. what should i be looking for besides the oil change and filter replacements?
     
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