What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

How long they last varies. I wouldn't replace it until you notice it going down. You have another year on your bumper to bumper warranty. I had one of my Tacoma batteries replaced under warranty. The jump starter is always a good idea though.

 

My first one (24F) died at 28 months. Second one (27F) is still going strong.

Picked up a power pack jump-starter and have yet to need it. Tested it on a F-250 (died at the gas station) and it worked great.

 

Seems like a killer deal with that $40 coupon too

 

The only time I broke down in my 1997 Tacoma was due to the Toyota battery. The only time my wife’s 2010 Rav4 left her stranded was due to the Toyota battery. Replaced it with an Autozone AGM battery and it’s still going, (gave it to my daughter). The three times my wife’s 2015 Rav4 broke down was due to the Toyota battery. Warranty covered it twice, but not the 3rd time. Replaced it with the AutoZone AGM battery. Everyone’s experiences are different, but I have zero confidence in the OEM battery and keep a Noco in my 2020 Tacoma. I have also began a routine of trickle charging the Tacoma once each weekend, as an extra step.

 

I had Toyota replace the OEM battery at aaprox. 2 years. Then 1 year later I was having issues with it again. They did a deep charge cycle on it and said it was ok. I had no confidence in it after that so I replaced it with a MotorMaster Eliminator. The truck actually turns over faster and I'm confident now I can run accessories for a few hours without worrying that it will kill the battery.

 

20% ceramic tint all the way around (windshield brow).

 

When my car batteries start getting to the 30-36 month mark I start looking at replacing. I've never had a car battery go on much past 36 months. You usually get that one "warning" start when it starts kinda weird then you better your ass to the auto parts store because the next attempt almost never results in a successful start.

 

My 2014 still has the OEM battery (it's my son's as of a couple months ago).
The new one's may not be lasting as long, but it isn't as if Toyota always has crap batteries.

 

Got 10 years out of my original 2nd gen battery and it was still showing 12.6v on the scan tool before I replaced it. Didn’t want to test the 116° Weather that was coming. I think it really depends on your climate, if you live where it’s colder it probably drains them a little faster with the cold starts during winter. My dad had an 89 2wd pickup and owned it 14 years; never replaced anything,but the oil and filters, however that was in the Bay Area where weather is not inclement.

 

3 years seems to be average. Depends on what you have drawing on it, and climate. My dad's venzas went out in 2, but he also drives 100k + km a year, and we live somewhere it gets down to negative 40.

 

My KC Flex Era 4's have exposed how shitty my stock headlights really are. Order placed...

 

Rivnut tool. Thank you!

 

What a fun meetup and bootlegger shenanigans! On my exit from the tarmac, the security attendant jokingly remarked about the expensive shipping on second hand auto parts.

Bumper contrast looks great on that inferno orange. Glad to see it will be getting dusty again in the desert.

 

i used some adhesive Velcro to cover mine

$8 4-Pair 4x6" Upgrade Hook Loop Tape Double-Side Adhesive Strips Mounting Sticky Fastener Backing Tape Waterproof for Indoor Outdoor Home School Office Use

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D38TNF9

 

I completed winter detailing on my gf's Scion and my truck. Her ten year old car needed it bad, but it shined right up (apart from a few plastic panels that have begun to fade). Both got washed, clay barred, and washed again before hers got a coat of Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic spray wax, mine got Klasse AIO first, then the Turtle Wax. They'll get another quick coat this week sometime but the second coat of wax is always easier and faster. I wanna try most of the Hybrid Solutions line from turtle wax, I've come to appreciate quick and easy waxing even if I have to do it three times per year instead of two.

I also finished outfitting them for emergency winter gear, her's has an ammo box with jumper cables, glow sticks, basic tools, a flashlight, a towel, and a small pre-packaged survival kit from the surplus store. Mine has all that and more under the back seats, I basically just added some basic recovery gear to keep during the snowy months.

We ordered some wholesale hats/gloves to keep in our cars and give to pan handlers, her heart just can't take it, and this is a great way to give something practical to those in need!

 

Being in Alaska I've always had winter kits for the cars, never know if you'll get stuck in your car in a snow bank. Love the hat and gloves idea, do you mind sharing where you ordered from?

 

Local shop that did our ceramic coating turned us on to this for black plastic bits. Local to boot for us as well. Our taco is to new to tell really I guess, but he swears 200 washes before re-appling.

$17 CERAKOTE® Ceramic Trim Coat Kit - Quick Plastic Trim Restorer - Ceramic Coating Guaranteed Restoration to Last Over 200 Washes – A Ceramic Coating, Not a Dressing

https://www.amazon.com/CERAKOTE-Ceramic-Trim-Coat-Kit/dp/B07SHJVK4G

 

I agree!! Two more weeks!

 

Ha! I dunno, that $150-$250 shipping on these things is pretty severe too.

Yaaah! I just did the 3D letters the other day and dang that looks way nicer than I thought.