New member trying to get the most out of my Tacoma

Hello, I just purchased a used 2022 Tacoma trd off-road.
I'm looking to make this my forever vehicle so I'm doing everything I can to keep it at top shape to met this goal. Looking forward for more knowledge on this vehicle.

 

Spray the hell out of the frame with something like "fluid film".

 

Welcome, you have found a wonderful place for that!

 

@rnish thanks for the suggestion. I will get some information on what fluid film is and most likely try that. The car has dirt on many parts under it so I have to do some cleaning and prep work. I just finished pressure washing under the car. What do you suggest I clean it with? Will using a chemical on it remove any type of protective coating Toyota may have put on the under car parts?

 

Welcome to TW! I spray my frame with RP-342 every fall.

 

The part of the country you live in can have an impact. Do you live in the rust belt?

 

@Canadian Caber, No I live in California

 

You don't really have to worry about rust then, unless you are next to the ocean or up in the ski hills regularly with salty roads.

I reference this for maintenance. Charts and how to videos. Very helpful.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2-7l-update-3rd-gen-maintenance-maps-get-300k-miles.789809/