PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Tampering with mail is a federal offense!

 

@ColoradoTJ
@Pinay
@shakerhood
@Taco critter

Brakes seem to be fixed, but my mechanic tells me my truck is a quart low on oil which worries me because I don’t have an oil leak...

 

Why would it be a quart low?

 

I assume my mechanic checked it on a flat service, but I don’t know if it was hot or cold...

 

Good thing I’ve got an extra quart of Mobil 1!

 

@ColoradoTJ
@El Duderino
@Pinay
@shakerhood
@Taco critter

The noise came back within less than a half hour of me picking up the truck! Brought it back, and we’ve determined that the likely cause is “contaminated” brake pads; $110 for new brake pads and the labor costs will be waved this time around. New pads to be installed tomorrow!

 

That’s good they made it right for you.

 

Pads are a 30 minute thing on toyotas

 

That's good news, hopefully that takes care of the issue.

 

This is the built in holder I was talking about earlier, my 2nd Gens were the same setup.

 

Took the planer and belt sander to the benchtop project. Its getting closer but still has a few high and low spots left to finish.

 

Big ass bumper on that truck...

 

...what should I do about the audio situation on my truck, I want Bluetooth so if I have friends they can play their music theres this kit bt45-toy its plug and play to the factory setup keeps the stock headunit, add hands free calling, bluetooth, aux, and usb outlets

with just an aux with one of those cassette to aux things they still need adapters

 

Just get a whole new head unit, and remove it from the truck if you plan on playing submarine again!

 

I changed my profile picture on Facebook from one of my late dog Mandy to a years-old picture of me from college; I had to turn off the notifications because my notifications were getting blown up by friends and family liking it!

 

Made all my hotel reservations for the drive back. I leave from Doylestown on Friday. Driving down there tomorrow

 

I am now 99% sure that the rear axle seal blowing last fall had nothing whatsoever to do with the noise I was hearing; The only reason I’m not accusing the dealer of lying is because my mechanic had the brake drum off after the second axle seal failure (due to the dealer tech’s half-assed work) and I saw the axle grease all over the rear brake for myself.

 

I've had my truck since new, and have had no engine problems of any kind; I believe I have exactly 109,460 miles as of this thread...

My mechanic was doing some brake work on my truck and did a complimentary cursory inspection as well; He checked the oil (I had not done it for a couple months) and determined that I was roughly a quart low. Luckily, I had an extra quarter of Mobil 1 full synthetic in the garage and I added it when I picked up the truck. My oil was last changed at 107K or so, and I wasn't intending to change it again until 114K. I have been running full synthetic since 79,500 miles and Mobil 1 since just over 84K.

My truck does not leak oil and does not give any obvious signs of burning oil. My uncle (who has been restoring muscle cars for more than 30 years, has owned numerous Toyota pickups, and does all of his own maintenance on his personal vehicles) assures me that it is merely a little bit of oil getting past the rings due to age and normal wear and tear, my truck will last forever, and I have nothing to worry about; I tend to agree with him, but I just wanted to see what other 2TR-FE owners had to say...

 

Are you sure the oil was full after the oil change?
I’d add oil to full, and check it frequently.
Maybe you don’t have a problem.
I’m just trying to be optimistic here.
But I say, Wait and see.

 

1. Did that...
2. 99% sure I don't...
3. Thank you!
4. Exactly what I'm doing!