3rd Gen DIY maintenance quick reference

They probably haven't updated their vehicle list. This is the correct part number. I can also confirm its the one they shipped me.

 

Thx a bunch!

 

for greasing the propeller shaft, does any1 know if it's the same as the 2nd gen? found a decent write up for 2nd gen: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ft-u-joints-5-zerks-total.56976/#post-1123218

 

It’s been awhile since I did mine but I don’t remember joints/grease points that looked like that. What year is your truck? 3rd gens built before July 2016 have 5 total driveshaft zerks (2 front, 3 back). Everything after only have the 2 front shaft zerks.

For the front driveshaft, the zerk closest to the transfer case is hidden behind a heat shield. You’ll need a socket and extension or small hands to get that one.

OA

 

Do you have a 4x4 or 4x2? If you have a 4x4 there are two more on the front drive shaft.

OA

 

found uhm...had a brain fart forgot about front drive shaft lol the one by transfer case wasn’t a biatch to get to...

 

Ive searched this thread... Has anyone changed the fuel filter on a 2016 Tacoma yet?? I just hit 43k Im guessing its due?? Any info is appreciated

 

I can't imagine a fuel filter replacement would ever be required. It is not a maintenance item called for by Toyota.

 

The fuel filter is located inside the fuel tank. It is integrated with the fuel pump assembly. Not a regular maintenance item.

Robert

 

Service manual, last modified 11/13/15.
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Reached 30k miles and I put

$30 Mobil 1 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

Mobil 1 75W-90 in my differentials and transfer case. Please advise, does 75W-90 belong in the transfer case?

 

No. Toyota recmomends their 75w transfer gear oil LF.
75w90 has 3x the cSt at 100°; not to mention the unknowns as far as additive package.

 

There’s discussion about it in the diff/MT fluid change thread I made. I found the spec sheet online (in Japanese) and another guy more knowledgeable than me tried to figure out the additives.

Long story short, there is no Toyota 75W LF transfer case fluid equivalent. Ravenol has a product that they claim is equivalent but it seems dubious. That said, the average dealer either has $50 dollar cans of the transfer case fluid on hand or they pump in

$30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75w-90; there has to be countless other trucks out there with that in the t-case that are still running.

OA

 

At what point are you changing transfer case fluid, and what does the manufacture say regarding frequency?

The 3rd gen may be more space age and require higher detailed maintenance than the 1st get, but I am going to wait and read through my manual before living that expectation. I only have 1003 miles on my '17 so I have time.

My question stems from never changing my 1st get manual trans, transfer case, or axle lube since I purchased it 20 years and 218k miles ago. Fluid checks always look like the fluids are still new. No failures, or leaks to date. Hoping the 3rd gen will be as forgiving.

 

I changed out both front and rear differentials with Mobile 1

$30 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75W-90, went ahead did the transfer case as well. I realized the transfer case fluid was fine and didn't need to be changed. I went back replaced the transfer case fluid with Royal Purple Synchromax, I read it was compatible, no worries since.

 

Why? Was there something that lead you to need to change these fluids?

 

Just some early preventive maintenance, had 30K miles. Diff fluid looked pretty rough, transfer fluid looked brand new.

 

Scroll down on the first post (here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-manual-transmission-6mt-fluid-change.481719/) and look at my diff fluid...

Not all had the same situation but many did.

OA

 

Has anyone used 5w 20 or 5W 30 oil e.g. Mobil 1? I would like to use it in hot weather towing. It looks like the Canadian versions list it as OK to use.
The 0W 20 looks like a fuel economy idea, versus engine protection.
Might this give a problem with warranty?

 

I would think your playing with fire, but I'm no Toyota engineer