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New taco owner - what maintenance first

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Moonn, Jul 31, 2022.

  1. Jul 31, 2022 at 6:59 PM
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    Moonn

    Moonn [OP] New Member

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    Just picked up a 2012 4D short bed AT TRD off road earlier today. 197k miles and it drives beautifully. $15k and I'm quite happy with my purchase so far.

    I don't currently have any plans for modifications, but I'd like to get all maintenance taken care of first. I have no service records, so I plan to do all fluids/filters, plus whatever else you guys recommend.

    Specific plans as of now:
    - Liqui Moly 5w-30
    - Liqui Moly engine flush
    - Toyota oil filter
    - OEM cabin air filter
    - OEM air filter
    - OEM spark plugs
    - (trans) Liqui Moly TOP TEC 1800 ATF (How much for a good flush?)
    - OEM trans filter
    - (diff) Liqui Moly 75W90 Fully Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil
    - OEM fuel filter
    - Liqui Moly fuel system cleaner
    - Brake fluid flush, replace with OEM
    - Power steering flush, replace with Mobil 1 ATF D/M

    Coolant flush, new drain plug, examine serp belts.... Anything else?
    I also have a number of cosmetics to take care of... but I'll save you all from the details of that.
     
  2. Jul 31, 2022 at 7:06 PM
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    po35042

    po35042 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome Ryan, your list looks good to me, bought mine at about the same mileage and did all you mentioned.

    Might want to grease the ujoints and check the center bearing on the driveshaft too.

    Yours is the 6 cyl so you don't have to worry about the coolant bypass pipe that the 4cyls have as a known failure point.

    Enjoy it!
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2022 at 7:52 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  4. Aug 1, 2022 at 6:58 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to TacomaWorld
     
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  5. Aug 1, 2022 at 7:59 AM
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    Moonn

    Moonn [OP] New Member

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    Any vendor recommendations? I just ordered all the filters and plugs through the dealer, and fluids from FCPEuro, but would love to hear y'alls advice for future orders.
     
  6. Aug 1, 2022 at 7:24 PM
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    po35042

    po35042 Well-Known Member

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    toyotapartsdeal.com has some good prices on OEM stuff, I've had good luck with them but some members have gotten wrong parts, etc. from time to time.

    Daytona toyota also has a good online store for OEM. I've ordered from them once or twice with no problems.
     
  7. Aug 1, 2022 at 7:42 PM
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    ZColorado

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    Test the idler pulleys when you change the serp. They make a lot of noise when they are worn.
     
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  8. Aug 1, 2022 at 7:51 PM
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    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    May not hurt to inspect the water pump, idlers, and belt tensioner while you’ve got the belt off. Welcome aboard
     

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