What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Congratulations! Let the baby mods begin.

 

Nice lid

 

Replaced the filter cap because it was leaking, P/N 15620-36020. Overnight parts from Dubai

 

Hope your Tacoma doesn't have a TW account.....

 

Congrats!

 

Congrats! Start saving now for the first dirt bike in 4 or 5 years and then the truck in 15 years.

 

Black Rhino Shogun Matte Black - 17 x 8.5 -10 offset
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss - 265/70r17

No lift, slight rub on the mudflaps

Next up is a much needed wash and wax (and to get the TPMS working)

 

Awesome e looking truck. What grill is that ? Appreciate it.

 

Congratulations!

 

Install ATH high clearance rear bumper this past weekend

 

Is that a black plastic housing/cap? Can you show a pic of the product, less the packaging?

 

I have a theory on this. These guys do brake jobs all day long, and most customers don't know what pads they are getting. The dealer can charge premium prices on the parts and use the economy pads, and nobody ever knows the difference. They likely don't even think about it. Most of the service advisors probably don't even know about the premium pads. The parts counter guys are always supplying the mechanics with the economy pads and may not even know about premium pads. Many might wonder why someone would pay for the more expensive pads when there are cheaper ones available.

I ran across this years ago on my 2nd gen. Went to pick up pads and the parts guy said there were 2 versions. The price difference was significant, like $40 compared to $90. This parts guy didn't know the specific differences, other than the more expensive ones are the same ones that came on the truck and the cheaper ones were for economical replacement. He showed me both, and there was a visible difference. I opted for the expensive ones. Did the same on our 4Runner later.

I would never had known if he didn't mention it and just sold me the economy ones.

 

That’s an x-trek. Not made anymore.

 

Yes it's the plastic cap, exactly like the one on the vehicle from the factory, without the O-rings or the drain plug (sold separately). I transferred the drain plug over.

 

Just my opinion ... buy another if you now have only one left ... "one is none, two is one" ... I have one that works but bought a second to store in case I need it in the middle of an oil change.

 

Good thinking. Looking back, there were times when I was a young driver, I was all about price no doubt about it doesn't matter who is selling it as long as it fits my vehicle I'll TAKE it! Haha, that is probably why Toyota is offering oem and economy, they want to go after that young DIY driver too. Okay, now we know.

 

Are you sure? Maybe the website is just down. @watkins303

 

@Dtax


I’m pretty sure. But hey you never know. Here’s a link for shits and giggles. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/x-trek-grille-insert-option.521061/

first page/post has another link.

 

Now I am curious.

1) where are you
2) why from Dubai

 

I think op is in Lebanon.