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Blinker Fluid

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by edm3rd, Jul 26, 2016.

  1. Jul 26, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    My friend told me it was under the adjustable seat but I couldn't find it to save my life. Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 26, 2016 at 7:58 PM
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    KenLyns

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    Yep. Been using 2nd gen blinker fluid for the last 30,000 miles. Fluid looks clear with no discoloration or varnishing:

    [​IMG]
     
  3. Jul 26, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    nice man, thats why i love this forum, fast, informative responses.

    side note, i see youre a little low, how safe is it to run at half level and for how long?
     
  4. Jul 26, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    Aren't you supposed to change over the blinker fluid when you rotate the muffler bearings, and reset the kinnibling pins on the middle control arms?
    I was also told that was the proper time to rotate the air in your tires.
    I hope I wasn't led astray by the stealership...
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2016 at 8:09 PM
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    It's not hard just add some synthetic blinker fluid with some antifreeze and you are good to go.
     
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  6. Jul 26, 2016 at 8:11 PM
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    That muffler bearing shit is funny, but as funny as it is, it's a real thing now! I'm not even joking! :eek:
     
  7. Jul 26, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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  8. Jul 26, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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  9. Jul 26, 2016 at 8:37 PM
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    Report ignored :cool:
     
  10. Jul 26, 2016 at 8:38 PM
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    I ran out on a road trip last week and just peed into the lens area. Other than a slight yellow tint all is working fine.
     
  11. Jul 26, 2016 at 8:40 PM
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    Ignore ignored.
     
  12. Jul 26, 2016 at 8:52 PM
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    Blinker fluid is hygroscopic like brake fluid - your's looks contaminated, some condensation in the upper lens.
     
  13. Jul 27, 2016 at 12:36 AM
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    This only happens if you're not running nitrogen.
     
  14. Jul 27, 2016 at 12:47 AM
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    Man I used a hydrophilic blinker fluid and it just mixed right in there with the condensation. Now I don't know if I have too much or not enough fluid for my blinkers to properly function. Someone help me out.
     
  15. Jul 27, 2016 at 12:52 AM
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    Please be careful when replacing the blnker fluid. I over filled mine and got fluid on the paint and it washed the dirt right off!!!
     
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  16. Jul 27, 2016 at 12:53 AM
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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    Now you got me scared
     
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  17. Jul 27, 2016 at 12:56 AM
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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    That's needs a small bath tub rubber ducky floating in there.
     
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  18. Jul 27, 2016 at 3:27 AM
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    On the way to work, I was driving and thought.... what do I do about muffler bearings, I don't even have a muffler!
     
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  19. Jul 27, 2016 at 4:02 AM
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    Seriously??? :annoyed:
     
  20. Jul 27, 2016 at 4:04 AM
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    3rd gens coming with low blinker fluid too?
     
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