3rd Gen DIY maintenance quick reference

https://www.toyota.com/owners

Create and account and access the maintenance guide. Tell you exactly what they recommend at each interval.

 

From the back of the Maintenance Guide

 

Did you ever find something on this? I can't seem to find anything on this

 

Na. I just had the dealership do it when getting my $9.99 oil and filter change. I know you need a crow foot type adapters to go onto your torque wrench.

 

I know I’m a little late to the party, but when I was picking up my ‘21 in June, they specifically told me to come in at 10k miles OR 6mos , whichever came first. They even wrote a “1st Service January ‘22 or 10K miles” reminder on my paperwork..

 

prop-shaft bolt: could someone post a picture please?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/propeller-shaft-how-to-torque.27626/

 

Thanks for sharing! Full chart of JIS bolt and nut identification begins on page 243. All torque specs are listed on page 246. Super helpful reference!

 

Never occurred to me before. I’ve always used this but never read the can. Is it safe to use green brake cleaner to clean the 3rd gen Oil filter housing?

 

Why are you using brake cleaner in the oil filter housing?

 

I use crc brake clean from Napa , wipe it out with clean paper towel and finally blow it out with air compressor

 

I used it flush the filth out, let dry and then install new filter and and clean the exterior of spilled oil..

 

Not sure, but I err on the safe side and just wipe it down with a shop towel and move on, i wouldn't want any chemicals to degrade the filter or mix with oil negatively in anyway. Probably won't make a damn difference but who knows.

 

Can someone recommend me the right fluids for the front & rear differential + transfer case.

Is Amsoil

$30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75w-90 ok for the three?

 

That's what I run

 

Does this apply to 2020 models? I can't find the nipple for the grease gun.

 

I heard a rumor that the newer models were not serviceable.
I can't verify though

 

I believe from late 2016 and up do not have zerks anymore. Only 4WD have zerks for the front driveshaft last time I checked.

 

Yeah i just regreased my 2017 2 zerks on the front driveshaft (1 front, 1 back), 4 years later and it was still holding up fine, just needed 1 or 2 pumps to have it start leaking out

 

I looked through the maintenance manual and did a search but could not find a replacement interval for the serpentine drive belt. Just inspect it every 18,000 mi. Next spring I plan to do a trip to Alaska and am making a to-do list. Currently my taco has 80,000 mi on it. Has any one come across some info on the belt?