What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

I know everyone hates FRAM filters but i have used them forever on many different vehicles. I also use mobil 1. I truly think that as long as you change your oil and filter at the recommended intervals there wont be a problem with the filter. I really like the grippy material that they put on their filters. Makes things easier.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=cf4C9ssuPjE

meh, OEM is cheaper...and most will tell you....better

 

Castrol isnt bad oil either.

 

My dad used Castrol GTX and Fram filters for as long as I could remember, so I use the same thing. Never had problems from it.

 

And matching rims

 

My dad did as well.

 

Because i read all about filters and Wix actually ranked right under OEM but actually has a much better bypass valve than OEM and all others and basically the same filter element and also has anti drain back just like OEM. I have always used Wix. Here is the link that i read. https://parts.olathetoyota.com/tacoma-oil-filter-comparison.html

 

Didnt say it was better, thats just what i use. But per the atricle still a better choice than the Bosch.

 

Yay! Carling switch panel fits the clock hole good enough:

 

I use castrol gtx high mileage and either oem filter or fram extra guard

 

That is so clean! Looks great.

 

Thanks! Spent hours experimenting with ABS plastic and sheet metal to make a clean install. Got frustrated and started looking online and found the panels. Dimensions were pretty close so I ordered 'em. Popped right in. There are gaps top and bottom but for $5.00 in parts and almost no labor, can't be beat.

Now I have to see about getting up the nerve to cut a hole to fit a 3 panel for the locker switches.

 

Hey tomtom what is the name for those switches?

 

I did the same thing in this thread. I used a waterjet to cut pieces of aluminum out.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/146366-clock-space-mounting-switches.html

 

Carling Contura II

I order through OTRATTW:

http://www.otrattw.com/products.php?cat=5

And to make a 2 switch panel order 2 of these and they lock together:

http://www.otrattw.com/proddetail.php?prod=VME-01

And for the 3 switch panel, here:

http://www.otrattw.com/proddetail.php?prod=VM3-01

 

Thanks for the link!

 

Post up your switch setup in here! http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/266742-lets-see-your-1st-gen-switch-setups.html

 

Same here. My dad ran havoline and fram since 160k so it's what I have continued to use. With 234k miles and zero issues, I think I'll just stick with it. However, when it blows and I rebuild, I will use oem filters.

 

Haha you got a while until that'll happen

 

I was suppose to change oil today but the rain ruined them plans