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Wanting to do my own mechanical and preventative maintenance on my 2016 sr5 tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AlmostWreck, Apr 17, 2025.

  1. Apr 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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    AlmostWreck

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    Alright welp I want to start down the path of doing my own maintenance and mechanical needs to my 2016 sr5 tacoma but I'm very green when it comes to it so where to start as a beginner.
     
    AlmostWreck, Apr 17, 2025
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  2. Apr 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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    Vlady

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    Got tools?
     
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    Start with an ice chest full of cold beer.
     
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    owners manual and read every page before asking a forum
    what's a welp ?
     
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    Start with buying some basic mechanics tools and learn how to change your oil, swap out brake pads, do basic filter changes, etc. It's not hard at all. The more you do, the smarter you get.
     
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