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First New Car. Any tips?

Discussion in 'New Members' started by mistahB, Dec 31, 2016.

  1. Dec 31, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    mistahB

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    Hey TacomaWorld,

    I just bought my first new car. Got the TRD Off Road 4x4 LB! Any tips on breaking it in, which octane gas to use, etc would be helpful.

    I read the thread about how easy it is to steal tailgates. That was pretty surprising and I've been locking it ever since.

    Thanks and happy new years!
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    mistahB, Dec 31, 2016
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  2. Dec 31, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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    Truck looks good! Welcome to TW!
     
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  3. Dec 31, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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  4. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:00 PM
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    Nice truck. Congrats on your first new car.

    Tips: Don't wreck it. Change fluids on time. Read the manual.
     
    Kyitty, Dec 31, 2016
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  5. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Congrats on the new truck!
    Tip-read the owners manual. Lots of good info.
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2016 at 6:29 PM
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    Welcome to TacomaWorld! Pop & Lock is your friend for tailgate protection. Check em out! @Pop&LockLLC
     
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  7. Dec 31, 2016 at 6:32 PM
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    As the owner of a 3rd gen I'd have thought you'd have noticed it already has a lock and the OP says he locks it....
     
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  8. Dec 31, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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  9. Dec 31, 2016 at 9:39 PM
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    As an owner of a 3rd gen, I appreciate the convenience and peace of mind the Pop & Lock gives me.
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2016 at 9:44 PM
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    Welcome to TW. Congrats on the new purchase.
     
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  11. Jan 1, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    I'm probably uneducated on this topic. But why would a 3rd gen need a pop n lock? Don't they already have locking tailgates?
     
    Kyitty, Jan 1, 2017
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  12. Jan 1, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    Yes they do, however, Pop & Lock has an electronic actuator that locks the tailgate when you lock the truck either from the inside or with the FOB. They also have a looking anti-theft device. Of course this is negated when you lock the tailgate, but in the event you forget to, your tailgate is safe from thieves.
     
    stvstoy, Jan 1, 2017
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  13. Jan 1, 2017 at 11:25 AM
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    Congrats and welcome!
     
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  14. Jan 1, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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    Thanks I'll check em out!
     
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    change the oil regularly
     
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  16. Jan 1, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    Read all the stickied threads and read all the Tire & Lift threads before asking what's the biggest & best (respectively).
     
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  17. Jan 5, 2017 at 1:27 PM
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    Welcome!
     
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    Nice ride! Lift soon!
     
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