Maintenance 3rd Gen

New owner just wondering if anybody had any maintenance tips/tricks/anything beyond what's covered in the manual.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-mods-tips.428840/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-on-the-3rd-gen-tacoma.411911/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-diy-maintenance-quick-reference.406712/

A few threads from the 3rd gen section

 

step #1
don't overthink it, this is reliable truck

#2 don't read TW, your truck will be a useless POS the first few posts


welcome, enjoy your truck!

 

tip: if you are changing your own oil, get yourself a specialty tool that fits over the filter housing. the brand name is motivx. if you buy the kit, it comes with an adapter for the housing, a drain tube, and funnel. well worth the money imo.

 

Just change your oil & filter. Grease your driveshaft if you have Zerk fittings.

Don't overdo it. Just until the old comes out. You'll be okay

 

Just go easy and enjoy it. Congrats

 

Just follow manufacturer suggested schedule.

 

adding on: tighten the oil filter cover to 18ft lbs and buy the filter and drain plug washer from the dealer. find video on changing the oil. a few started out by draining the tranny fluid by mistake!

 

Buy proper tools.

 

Congrats on making a wise purchase. Throw a mat in the bed, change the oil every 5k and let us know how you like it after 250k mi.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-maintenance-maps-swing-by-new-stuff.789809/

follow this if you like pictures and charts