new tacoma owner

Ok, I thought I read somewhere someone saying you oughta use the double electrode plug from toyota, from my experience NGK is a good plug. What is the plug gap for a 2.7L?

 

NO, NEVER use a double electrode plug in these trucks. Its all kinds of no good and it'll run like shit. I know the gap is .39-.43 for the V6's, the gap for your 2.7L should say in your manual?? Not 100% on the 2.7's

 

im lookin.............its not on a sticker under the hood by chance is it?


.......so far

 

but this ones different..............ill look for a FSM or somethin

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/152202-how-change-your-spark-plugs-wires-2-7-liter-3rz-fe-engine.html

 

Yeah I read that link earlier, thanks!

Should I go ahead and do the fuel filter and cabin filter as well?

Trying to do a tuneup weekend-weekend-weekend to keep me busy and playing

 

No, previous owner added them from a TRD, doesnt have the sticker or the button.

 

Isnt yours TRD?

Went to Nine mile falls? Or Seven mile orv or somthing like that today heres a few pics. Had fun lil taco went better in the snow then I thought combo of 4lo 4hi 2hi climbed a few small hills but new to wheeling (in a truck) done PLENTY of ATVing.

 

More Went better than expected, wished I could've gotten my radio operator/co-pilot to take a few pictures of some of the hills we went up/down.

 

Wished I had taken more, may try an get a few jeep guys to go along next weekend.

 

Yeah, I didnt attempt any of the hills down in the 'pit' I went down a long (not really steep) trail that led down into them, climbed a few 10' or so hills nothing crazy enjoyed myself

 

I was too skeered to go down the hill with the snow by my self (no other trucks to get me out lol) but it was a blast im going back next saturday again

 

I was there monday, 7 mile is about 10 minutes from the AF base here in spokane. Where you located again, over in ID? I'll probably go back again this comming weekend if the weathers nice.

 

On base, as in here at fairchild? Cool i'll have to look him up.

 

Changed the plugs/wire and F/R differential oil along with transfer case oil and greased the (5) zerks I found on the driveshaft. Used valvoline 75-90wt gl-5 synthetic. 5 qts roughly. Unsure if I want to flush (dealer) or drain/refill (myself) or leave the old fluid in the transmissinon(automatic). Now im going to bed, im tired (nigthshift). Really want to wheel agaain this weekend

 

Holler at me 9312473511 if you decide to go out and its relatively early in the day (work nights). I think ima go tomorow I had alot of fun (didnt go fast but just creeping around was enjoyable).

 

I'll be fast asleep by the afternoon lol.

 

Im still quite confusED on w/ t shocks I have. There yellow and say Toyota on them. Can I adj them for more lift? what exactly are they called (other than yellow toyota, possibly trd) shocks?

Looking to go up a bit in the front (seems to sit lower than rear).

Thanks.

 

bassman you interested in doing some light wheelin' over the 3 day weekend? (very light)

Ordred some weathertec black mats was torn between grey and black, went with black.

Still need to flush/drain trans, clean headlights, clean interior (upholstery) possibly look into lifting 1-2" (while retaining the 31's) and clean the funk off the stock wheels.

 

Ordered some weathertech mats @ $100 shipped from Amazon. Just got done draining/flushing my trans went with some orielly global (thought it was toyota import, but after I read the back it was fit everything stuff..) anyway bought 5 qts used about 3.5 maybe a TAD low but will let it settle over night and drive a few miles. Also lubed the front driveshaft (missed it when it was on the lift the 1st time).

Plans are to drop the pan and replace filter/fluid when I get ready for a engine oil change.

ATF looked similar to dirty engine oil (yikes) Looks pretty red now Will keep everyone tuned on the myth dont change dark ATF (changed dads tundra @ 160k) no problems yet

m3bassman, yall doin any wheelin any time in the near future/spring?

 

weathertecs

http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/3643876337.html

your thoughts (my rear leafs are --------------) or maybe ^ lol so Im not sure if the AAL would help/fix?

Thanks