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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Steve02, Aug 2, 2019.

  1. Aug 2, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    Steve02

    Steve02 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    when is it recommended to change trans fluid, diff fluid, spark plugs, brake fluid, brake pads
     
  2. Aug 2, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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  3. Aug 2, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    I currently don’t have one, is there an online one
     
  4. Aug 2, 2019 at 8:57 AM
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    atrain20210

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    Oil catch can, DIY aux input, 7 Pin trailer plug relocate
    Trans - Every 100k
    Diff- Rear every 30 or 50k depending if you tow alot Transfer case and front less often if you arent in 4wd all the time
    Plugs- Every 30K if you us copper
    Brake Fluid- I have never changed it but you should if its dirty
    Brake Pads- Once you start losing braking performance
     
  5. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove

    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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  6. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove

    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I believe Toyota revised the auto trans service interval to 60,000 miles.
     
  7. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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    Thanks everyone
     
  8. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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    I tow a trailer like 800lbs every Tuesday-Friday
     
  9. Aug 2, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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  10. Aug 6, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    asuchemist

    asuchemist My Hamstrings Hurt!

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    diff every 30k
    brake pads wear level
    sparks every 30k
    brake fluid suggested every 3 years


    What brake fluid you guys using?
     
  11. Aug 6, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    Extra Hard Taco

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  12. Aug 6, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    Did mine at 50,000.
     
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  13. Aug 6, 2019 at 11:21 AM
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    Blockhead

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    Never did mine on my 2015 per Toyota’s service advisors...235k miles and she ran smooth as butter.
     
  14. Aug 6, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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    TacomaSport86

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    Just get the proper viscosity type. Brand doesn't matter in fact it doesn't matter in any fluids imo.
     
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  15. Aug 6, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove

    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I have been using the Prestone synthetic brake fluid. I also use the Motive Productd power bleeder
     
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  16. Aug 6, 2019 at 12:15 PM
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    DGXR

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    For most of the maintenance items, the service intervals will vary depending how you use the vehicle. This includes transmission & differential fluids, brake fluid, engine oil, etc. Spark plugs are the only constant -- I think your V6 requires new plugs every 30,000 miles but you can swap them for iridiums and get much longer life.
     

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