What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

We all have that same problem. It's coming along nicely.

 

Oil catch can.

 

Don't think it's against the rules. I would like to see that link please.

 

No problem haha, just wasn't sure: https://www.etsy.com/listing/792672...f=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&frs=1

 

The top one is my current girlfriend and the bottom one is my ex

 

It’s super easy, no drilling. You just need a T30.

 

Very nice looking catch can, can you share the link?

 

Added some stickers...

 

Why did you install?

 

I believe with direct injection you don’t get the cleaning of the valves you would normally get with port injection. Carbon builds up on the back side of the valves and this catch can reduces that. At least that’s what I believe. Not 100% positive

 

https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/jlt-3-0-oil-separator-2016-2020-toyota-tacoma-3-5l/

 

Replaced the leaky third brake light

 

What blam said.

 

I’ve actually been thinking about getting one. I like the location. I may have to order one

 

I used the wrong quote. You're right on the need for a catch can for direct injection, but the D4S in the Tacomas are port and direct injected.

 

TYVM

 

You are correct sir. However it’s my understanding that it doesn’t run on port injection long enough to keep the carbon from building up on the back side of the valves. Again I’m not 100% positive. But I know on my 2016 taco when I reached 30K they ( they being the dealership) did what they call a “ top end cleaning”. That was to remove the carbon build up on the valves.

 

Hmm... I dunno. I can verify carbon build-up on direct injection, as I had the back of my valves cleaned twice for my old GTI. I found an article w/ quotes from the engineer that designed the 3rd gen that says the port injection cycle can last from 10 seconds to 10 minutes depending (link to article - https://www.wardsauto.com/technology/toyota-advances-d4s-self-cleaning-feature-tacoma). Maybe in reality, there's still some carbon build-up? Maybe someone else might know.

 

Put a Taco shell on bed. ARB CX series, 12v dome light and rope lights. Frameless windows with pet screens. Keyless entry. Yakama rack. 1000lb cargo slide.

 

I got a Dobinsons 2” lift kit installed. It ended up being about 2.5” but I’m told it will settle down to 2”. I decided on red coils with black struts/shocks to match the wheels.

Older mods: TRD Pro wheels, Cooper STT Pro 265/70/17, actual TRD Pro grill, 10 coat plastidipped badges, Bakflip MX4 Tonneau cover, TRD OR OEM skid plate, and 3M tint to match the rear.