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I could see some TW members doing this

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rising Eagle, Oct 28, 2016.

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Oct 28, 2016 at 1:02 AM

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Come on admit it. There are a few of you who do this.

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Rising Eagle[OP] initial post: ↑

Come on admit it. There are a few of you who do this.

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You forgot advice on changing the blinker fluid.

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You forgot advice on changing the blinker fluid.
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3rd gen blinker fluid is good for 100k miles. A dealer salesman told me so.

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Oct 28, 2016 at 1:39 AM

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tomwil said: ↑

You forgot advice on changing the blinker fluid.
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In case someone didn't know where to find the reservoir.

Here's a coupon to help you fine folks out.

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You missed a really important one

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I've been adding DOT-6 fluid to my headlights. Is this wrong?

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Those are really good, excellent tricks. I'll start doing them today!
Thanks.

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here is some more

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Don't forget license plate light fluid, so the lights won't freeze in the cold!

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Don't forget to add a quart of antifreeze with engine oil to keep the oil from freezing.

Note: can be done with trans too.

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This is the best one

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Ridin' Dirty said: ↑

Don't forget license plate light fluid, so the lights won't freeze in the cold!
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Seems the 3rd gen already has that covered:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/check-your-fluid-level-in-the-tag-license-plate-lights.439774

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Nice

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Rising Eagle[OP] said: ↑

This is the best one
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Not to sound uneducated, but what would wd40 do to the brakes.

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Not to sound uneducated, but what would wd40 do to the brakes.
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Utterly and totally keep them from doing a damn thing when you step on the pedal!

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Utterly and totally keep them from doing a damn thing when you step on the pedal!
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Good to know lol, as i use wd40 to remove plastidip now i will safely do this with the wheels off. Lol

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