What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

My right rear mudflap broke in an accident I had a while ago. Tufskinz sent me a replacement asap, but the clips that the mudflap screws go in were too worn out for the new screws to catch and reliably hold the mudflap... I finally ordered a new set of fender clips + screws and got my mudflap on... after like 6 months of putting it off haha

 

Did my 25,000 mile oil change today. Always drain it when the engine is hot. I prefilled the oil filter housing. Yeah I know it’s not necessary but I do it anyway. Put in 6 qts and 6 oz. That puts it right at the full mark. Drain plug gasket was stuck to the pan, I always check that.

 

Just want to send a shout out to this forum and thank you all for all the ideas in information on my Third Gen. She was totaled last month in a property damage only crash, no injuries. I went with a 2024 TrailHunter, so far so good. Still learning all the new tech...gonna be a while. Thanks all.

 

Bon Voyage!!

 

Occasional ‘Italian’ tune-up recommended to keep this situation in check.

 

The whole point of the direct and port injection is that at low rpms, the port injection washes the intake port and valve, reducing, if not eliminating, the buildup of gunk on the intake valves! Thus eliminating any need for oil capture on the PCV system.

 

installed Redline hood lifts this morning.

 

Did this a few months back. Can’t believe I waited so long to do it. Great mod! Paired with under the hood lights. So much better when you’re wiring things up or doing spark plug replacement. I went with the standard lift since I have elevated ditch lights.

 

Swapped out a busted rock light.

 

After I worked on the interior and finishing my deoderizing this morning. I drove it to do some errands. Came home and decided to give it a good Ole fashioned hose and bucket wash. Then a wax. All with my favorite Maguires products.

 

I've had mine for 2+ years now...definitely feel the torque!

 

Nice, do you ever use the Ultimate Fast finish from Meguiars? I find it works great for my Cement color

 

I am old school and love Maguires products. I've been using them since the early 80s. Good stuff.

 

No but I my have to look that up. I've been Using the Gold class wash, the hybrid Ceramic wax in the liquid and the hybrid quick detail-er every few washes between waxes since new.

The wax is probably the easiest liquid wax I've used. It wipes on and dries to a slight haze in minutes, then buffs to a shine quickly with a microfiber towel. I feel like my truck even stays looking clean longer. its like the dirt does not stick as much, well that and Cement hides it well too.

 

Just installed this Body Armor 4x4 Rear Bumper & the Tyger Pauldrons Tail Light Guards on my Tacoma. Some much needed defense/protection on the rear/back.

rear bumper: https://bodyarmor4x4.com/products/tc-2963-rear-bumper?variant=40168501280829
tail light guards: https://www.tygerauto.com/bumpers-g...tacoma-no-drilling-required-tg-tg7t86668.html

 

Looking good! Is that Apex Overland?

 

Yes Sir

 

I’m thinking about hitting up that shop if I ever decide to get a lift installed.

 

Everyone up there is great , I definitely recommend them. They installed my GFC that day in the picture. Once I figure out which HC rear bumper I want I will be ordering it from them and they will be installing that as well.

I’m down in South Carolina and it was definitely worth the trip up there.

 

Cleaned up the throttle body