How do I make my new 2015 Tacoma TRD Off Road last?

I have purchased my first Tacoma, it’s a 2015 Tacoma TRD off road model with 32,000 miles. I am bringing it into the dealership tomorrow to get the free frame rust protection applied courtesy of Toyota. (I think 2011-2017 Tacoma’s from states that salt the roads qualify for this, I live in Ohio) Will I need to take further steps to prevent rust beyond what the dealership is going to do for me? Also besides change it’s oil what other fluids need to be changed in these trucks? (For example it was recommended I change the transmission fluid on my Camry at 100k miles.) Im wondering what maintenance items I need to put on the mileage calendar for this truck... Maybe there are somethings not officially recommended by Toyota but are a good idea to do. My goal is to keep this truck in good condition for as long as possible. Thanks in advance for your time/advice.

 

Both differentials (front and rear), coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and oil.
Wiper fluid and blinker fluid also if you feel a need.

 

Look n your owners manual for maintenance intervals and what is called for. See if thereis a service history on the truck and what services have or have not been done and catch up on them if needed. Other than that, enjoy!

 

Jay I still haven't found the fill for my damn blinker fluid

 

It's the same on every vehicle
https://youtu.be/5jJwXv780io

 

Welcome

a few might argue but I think the majority would agree to do the air pump filter mod before it bites you....

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sold-1-clamp-on-uni-filter-for-secondary-pump.454786/

other than that, keep up with the regular maintenance like others have said and enjoy

 

Ah well damn I have never changed mine either IDK what the proper service interval is.

 

That dude needs a funnel and he will never keep it full with it leaking like that

 

Engine oil/filter using synthetic every 5k miles. All drive train fluids drained (not flushed) and refilled every 50-60k miles. Radiator fluid changed every 50k miles. Change power steering and brake fluid at 100k miles and maybe sooner. Change plugs every 30k. Clean MAF every 30k. Replace air filter often. Use 303 protectant on vinyl. Wash truck often and keep waxed. Anything else that is wearing out replace before it gets bad.

 

I knew I forgot one.
Power steering fluid

 

Lol blinker fluid. Thanks for the advice, I didn’t know about the differential fluid... I’ll look into that and the air pump filter.

 

Very helpful thanks

 

I bought a 2015 TRD Sport earlier this year with about 31k miles, so I was in a very similar situation. In true TW fashion, the thread I started to ask for advice has more bullsh!t than insight:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/creating-the-immortal-truck.661039/

So I did my own research. Months of it. I ended up creating a maintenance schedule that covers almost all eventualities, from regular maintenance to semi-predictable parts failures. The "Enclosures" are all print-outs of DIY instructions, available here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2nd-gen-diy-maintenance-quick-reference-guide.438945/
https://www.paulstravelpictures.com...Common-Problems-Repair-Maintenance-Guides.htm

The maintenance schedule has some tasks peculiar to my truck and the mods I have planned, as well as important stuff not regularly mentioned like spraying rodent repellent to prevent critters from chewing on your soy insulation-coated engine knock sensor wires.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1naQvqni4-OnULoP-LSYPa5EPEFb5E3r2i-rZyiTLNTM/edit?usp=sharing

Since there is absolutely no way I'd be able to keep track of what needs to be done when, I put all the tasks into a massive obnoxious spreadsheet. This spreadsheet has prices listed for both parts as well as parts+labor, which is useful for budgeting purposes.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dVDo7luNMVzzgIchNShr52-h43gMN4M_/view?usp=sharing

Spot on. The mileage at which you perform some maintenance tasks will be determined by what the previous owner and/or dealership did prior to selling the truck. This will establish your baseline. In my case, the truck did not have the 30k service performed prior to sale, even though I bought it with 31k miles in certified condition.

Seconded. The uni-filter mod is cheap insurance against expensive damage.

 

Greasing the U joints is always a good simple maintenance thing to do.

 

Wow this was helpful, thank you!

 

Something I would like to recommend is HP Tuners. With that you have the availability to “delete” your SAIS (secondary air injection system), thereby never having to worry about that failing.

Also change the OEM spark plugs and install Iridium NGK OR DENSO, no other brand....especially not Bosch!!!! Iridium plugs will last 60k-90k depending on driving conditions.

A proper undercoating like Fluid Film (or the product of your choice, just NOT rubberized undercoating) is the other must have. Grab 3-4 cans of fluid film and protect the underside once a year. Your frame and other components will be mint and easy to remove from here to the moon if you do that.

 

If you have to pass an emissions test, disabling the secondary air pump could complicate matters. The root issue can be easily fixed with the uni-filter mod, which costs a princely $20 after shipping and tax.

Iridium plugs are a pretty major point of contention. Some people have no issues, some can't get their vehicle to run right. Most highly experienced folks stick with the recommended Denso/NGK copper plugs. I am doing the same.

Fluid Film - or some other brand of oil-based undercoating - is 100% mandatory. No Ziebart, no asphalt-based crap. Fluid Film or bust.

Glad to help. If you have any questions about deciphering that monstrosity, let me know. There's a lot of information condensed down in those spreadsheets.

 

I haven’t seen anyone with Iridiums that had bad luck. However....I know if people purchase spark plugs from Amazon or eBay that you aren’t guaranteed a legitimate product. There are many fakes of NGK iridium plugs, I’m wondering if that could have been some of the people’s issues.

Personally I have installed iridiums (most NGK) in everything I have owned from the 90’s on up. Never had any issues, in fact quite the opposite. I know it’s apples to oranges, but my 99 GTP would run like crap on any other plug but NGK iridiums (one heat range colder) with minor bolt-on mods to the engine. Now there are so vehicles, like ford, that prefer only a certain plug. But for Tacoma’s or any other Toyota for that matter I would whole heartedly recommend NGK or DENSO iridiums all day long.

I didn’t think of the emissions portion, grew in Iowa and still live there. Lol