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2017 V6 Tacoma Engine Suddenly Very Loud

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jaydnul, May 27, 2021.

  1. May 27, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    Hello all,

    I turned on my Tacoma today and the engine noise is extremely loud, almost unbearably so like a diesel engine almost. I have been driving it for 2 years (it has 60.8k miles, conveniently out of warranty now haha). Oil and coolant levels seem to be fine, and took out the air filter and slapped it against the wall a few times. But still the truck is permanently sounding like this now, almost like a diesel truck.

    Is is this a common malfunction? Something to do with the muffler? Any ideas would be appreciated, thanks!
     
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  2. May 27, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    Look underneath, some low life probable cut off the cats - call the police if so.
     
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  3. May 27, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    Welcome to the party pal.
     
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  4. May 27, 2021 at 12:11 PM
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    You're right. Dang
     
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  5. May 27, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    That sucks man, sorry
     
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  6. May 27, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    That’s really unfortunate, sorry for the hassle. Where are you located? Pics of the damage?
     
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  7. May 27, 2021 at 12:19 PM
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    Were there any security cameras where you were parked?
    Call the police, this is expensive to fix.

    By the way welcome to Tacoma World:hattip: sorry it isn't under happier circumstances.
     
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    Someone said a couple days ago that the Toyota cats are back ordered. Might be a while before you can get OEM cats.

    Good luck getting the police or prosecutor's to do anything.
     
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  9. May 27, 2021 at 12:45 PM
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    Here are pics, I'm assuming there is only two? I'm in Dallas TX. Its frustrating because my apartment complex hasnt been closing the parking garage gates while they change the security systems. No cameras in that part of the garage unfortunately.


     
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  10. May 27, 2021 at 12:48 PM
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    Fucking thieves. Can't stand scummers
     
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  11. May 27, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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    That is shitty man. Try FB marketplace or craiglist. You may find a OEM exhaust. At least you found out the problem 3 minutes after posting:)
     
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  12. May 27, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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    That really stinks. I would make an insurance claim. Really sorry that happened to you.
     
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  13. May 27, 2021 at 1:21 PM
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    FTFY :)
     
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  15. May 27, 2021 at 1:28 PM
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    No worries, life goes on. Thanks for the help!
     
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  16. May 27, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    Criddlers are the worst, they'll take anything, especially if it has any value.

    Living in the PNW, meth'd out criddlers are constantly prowling neighborhoods and committing petty crime while the police do... seemingly nothing?
     
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  17. May 27, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    damn that really sucks, sorry that happened to you. Scummy thieves are going hard after cats lately, there have been 3 cat thefts in my neighborhood in the past weeks
     
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    truck sounds like drag car... checks coolant and air filter...
     
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