3rd Gen DIY maintenance quick reference

Claudiomartinof · Jun 6, 2016

Blazingbluesport said: ↑

I did my first at 1000 but I have OCD. I just think it's a good idea for a new engine. Sure others will disagree but it's my $$ and my truck. 10k for normal usage according to the maintainance manual. 5k for special operating conditions
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I also have OCD hahahahaha I changed my oil and filter at 600miles and last week at 5000...

I like your phrase "is my $$ and is my truck" aahahahahahahha

Blazingbluesport · Jun 7, 2016

choupick said: ↑

Hey guys, two quick questions that might both be "stupid"

1) How long will the grease in my grease gun stay good? Do I need to clean it out and use new grease before my next U-joint lube?
2) How are you guys cleaning your shop rags? Do you just wash them in the family washing machines? or do you pre-clean them with a solvent first? I have a pile of grease and ATF soaked rags that I'm not exactly sure is the best way to clean.
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Throw them away and next time use paper towels.

iyapysnf · Jun 7, 2016

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These have one PCV valve. The lower left and right of this picture where I've attached aftermarket hose to the inlet and outlet. The valve itself is in the back right side of engine under a foam pad/ sound dampener.

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I was looking under the hood tonight and swear I saw another PCV on the passenger side. I will get some pic when I have better light to post up.

Teton Tacoma · Jun 10, 2016

M/T Oil Capacity?

Haikin · Jun 10, 2016

Well just changed my rear diff fluid, and as suspected I was low. About half a quart low. Replaced with redline 75w85 synthetic. I can already feel the truck shifts smoother. WTF Toyota

Haikin · Jun 10, 2016

Haikin said: ↑

Well just changed my rear diff fluid, and as suspected I was low. About half a quart low. Replaced with redline 75w85 synthetic. I can already feel the truck shifts smoother. WTF Toyota
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And oh yeah I have the off-road so my diff takes 4 qts. Which it took exactly that before fluid started to trickle out

iyapysnf · Jun 10, 2016

Haikin said: ↑

Well just changed my rear diff fluid, and as suspected I was low. About half a quart low. Replaced with redline 75w85 synthetic. I can already feel the truck shifts smoother. WTF Toyota
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Damn! Well, I guess I will be doing the same thing real fast.

Haikin · Jun 10, 2016

iyapysnf said: ↑

Damn! Well, I guess I will be doing the same thing real fast.
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It's worth it. Trans fluid check to if you haven't done that yet either.

iyapysnf · Jun 10, 2016

Haikin said: ↑

It's worth it. Trans fluid check to if you haven't done that yet either.
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I have a manual but I will be checking it as well as soon as my redline oils come in

Haikin · Jun 10, 2016

Vbpiper said: ↑

I'm not doubting your word, but I'm genuinely curious if anyone can help me understand how filling the rear diff to capacity might affect the shifting?
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Just feels smoother. Could be placebo effect. Could also be that redline synthetic gear oil might be the superior lubricant compared to OEM Toyota gear lube. And no I am not a spokesman for redline.

Patrick16taco · Jun 11, 2016

Hey guys I just hit 6000 miles and I'm planning on changing my oil myself. What oil and filter is most commonly used outside of oem? Any pros and cons? Thanks for the help

iyapysnf · Jun 11, 2016

Patrick16taco said: ↑

Hey guys I just hit 6000 miles and I'm planning on changing my oil myself. What oil and filter is most commonly used outside of oem? Any pros and cons? Thanks for the help
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I personally would choose oem filter and Mobil 1 oil

Invid · Jun 11, 2016

Patrick16taco said: ↑

Hey guys I just hit 6000 miles and I'm planning on changing my oil myself. What oil and filter is most commonly used outside of oem? Any pros and cons? Thanks for the help
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The OEM synthetic oil is actually a very good oil but I used Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w-20 with a Mobil 1 Extended Performance filter.

$22 Mobil 1 M1C-251 Extended Performance Oil Filter

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004D5LB1...lid=3D2C0S5EI6O7B&coliid=I3GQNAHHHBUOZN&psc=1

R.Shaw · Jun 13, 2016

Vbpiper said: ↑

I'm not doubting your word, but I'm genuinely curious if anyone can help me understand how filling the rear diff to capacity might affect the shifting?
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Mine was giving me a hard start after I put it into drive and initially started to move forward from the day I brought it home. Had the trans done this past weekend and that stopped happening. Mine a quart off.

renau001 · Jun 13, 2016

Patrick16taco said: ↑

Hey guys I just hit 6000 miles and I'm planning on changing my oil myself. What oil and filter is most commonly used outside of oem? Any pros and cons? Thanks for the help
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Don't discount the Toyota stuff. OEM filters are ~$5. Oil is typically $5.45 a quart. My dealer lets me use a 20% coupon at the parts department of which they send me one every couple of months it seems. Just saying, I typically can get it for less there than for a different brand at Walmart. And the Toyota stuff is good stuff. In general, if comparing only 0w20 oils, Toyota has the best specs for virgin oil analysis than Mobil or Pennzoil. It's all good, just saying don't assume that Mobil or Pennzoil will always be cheaper. For 0w20 I get the Toyota stuff.

All that said, I use 5w30 on our highlander and have been getting Pennzoil Platinum for it.

moe2o4 · Jun 22, 2016

renau001 said: ↑

Wanted to start a DIY quick reference to include things like torque specs, part #'s, specialty tools and quick tips for the standard maintenance items. The intent just to have a quick place to go for people (mainly myself) that may already be familiar with job and don't want to wade through longer step-by-step instructions again to extract details. I will edit the original post as more information is obtained or submitted by others. Will also try to add links to other threads with more complete instructions/pictures/videos when myself or others post. Obviously, I cannot take any responsibility for any problems that arise from using this information or any accidental typos. If there's anything folks are interested in, let me know. Welcome any feedback on how to make it more helpful or if you see a step-by-step thread that could be linked from here, let me know. Also, if you see any errors, let me know and I'll correct.

If you get any dealer services done, and have part #'s on your receipts, please share!

CAUTION: All info in italics is not confirmed. A lot of educated guesses based on previous models and other Toyotas. Please help me correct any typos. As you guys confirm, I'll un-italicize. Thanks!

Also, this post is for the masses, V6 autos. Doesn't mean much of it wont apply to all vehicles. But obviously if you have a different engine or manual transmission there will be significant differences in certain areas. Anybody is free to copy and revise for another model if you feel froggy or feed me the info and I'll try to add it.

Inspect and adjust all fluid levels - every fill-up

Engine oil
1) Check w/ engine warm greater than 5 minutes after shutting off engine
2) Tip: leave dipstick out while waiting 5 minutes to allow oil in dipstick to drain back down, makes it easier to read
3) Per manual, it’s 1.6 qts from low mark to full mark, don’t overfill

Coolant - between LOW and FULL lines with engine cold

Brake fluid - between MIN and MAX (should be near or at max with fresh pads)

Power steering fluid
1) Between min and max (cold and hot lines provided)
2) Cold - not driven in last 5 hours (50-85 degF fluid temp)
3) Hot - driven 50 mph for 20 mins (140-175 degF fluid temp)

Rotate tires - every 5k or 6 mo

Front to back/back to front on each side
Lug nut torque - 83 lb-ft (21mm)
Check torque ~1000 miles after rotating

Replace engine oil and filter - every 10k or 12 mo (severe: 5k or 6 mo)

Torque specs:
Oil pan drain plug - 30 lb-ft (14mm)
Oil filter cap - 216 lb-in/18 lb-ft (

$22 TOY640 Assenmacher Specialty Tools TOY 640 Oil Filter Socket Wrench for Toyota/Lexus

TOY640 with 15/16" or 24mm socket)
Oil filter drain plug - 120 lb-in/10 lb-ft (3/8" square drive)
No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly - 22 lb-ft (12mm)
No. 2 engine under cover sub-assembly (off-roads) - 22 lb-ft (12mm)

Parts:
Oil - 6.1-6.2 qts 0W-20 ILSAC GF-5 oil - Toyota part # 00279-0WQTE-01
Oil pan drain plug gasket - Toyota part #

$9 90430-12031 Genuine Toyota - Oil Drain Plug Gaskets (QTY10)

90430-12031
Oil filter element kit - Toyota part #

$28 04152-YZZA1 1/2 case (QTY5) Oil Filters

04152-YZZA1

Special tools:

$22 Assenmacher Specialty Tools TOY 640 Oil Filter Socket Wrench for Toyota/Lexus

AST TOY640 filter wrench (or Toyota SST 09228-06501)
5/8” ID tubing (for oil filter drain pipe)

Tips:
1) Requires removing skid(s) for access.
2) Oil filter has permanent housing, oil filter element kit includes new filter cartridge, 2 new gaskets, and the temporary oil filter drain pipe.
3) Hose for oil filter drain pipe (if used) should be 5/8” ID (15 mm). About $1 at Lowe’s in the plumbing section for clear vinyl tubing. Can help with splashing.
4) Proper torque of the oil filter cap and oil filter drain plug should help prevent the cap coming off before the drain plug on the next change, which can be a lot cleaner.
5) When you remove the filter drain plug, give it a little impact. If you're too smooth, the plug and housing will try and move together.

Lubricate propeller shaft - every 15k or 18 mo (severe: 5k or 6 mo)

Parts:
Spider grease -

$14 Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease, Auto, 12.5 oz.

Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2

Special tools:

$51 Lincoln 1134 Extra Heavy Duty Pistol Grip Grease Gun, 6" Rigid Extension, Dual Lip Follower, Variable Stroke Mechanism, 18 Whip Hose with Coupler

Grease gun w/ pistol grip and flexible hose for zerk fittings

Tips:
1) Spiders should be greased until fresh grease purges from all 4 seals. Should purge somewhat evenly, or there may be a problem
2) I would not attempt to lube center support bearing. I suspect it is sealed and is meant never to be self-serviced.
3) Only 4wd's have zerks, won't find any on a 2wd.

Re-torque propeller shaft bolts - every 15k or 18 mo (severe: 5k or 6 mo)

Torque specs:
U-joint bolts - 65 lb-ft (14mm/17mm)
Center support bearing - 27 lb-ft (be careful, if it was loose, may need realignment)

Tips:
1) You will need 14mm and 17mm box ends or flarenuts for the u-joint flanges, sockets won't fit
2) The flanges at the transfer case have a 17mm bolt head with a 14mm nut
3) Flanges at the diffs have a 14mm bolt with 14mm nut
4) Recommend a box-end or flarenut crowfoot on your torque wrench, but don't forget to lower your torque setting due to the longer torque arm. Here's a calculator: http://www.cncexpo.com/TorqueAdapter.aspx
5) Will have to remove heat shield at rear of xfer case (12mm)
6) Thanks to @maccus for the detailed info here

Re-torque leaf spring u-bolts - forum recommended

Torque spec:
52 lb-ft (19mm)

Replace cabin air filter - every 20k or 24 mo

Parts:
Filter - Toyota part # ???

Tips:
If you don't know how, it's in your glovebox owner's manual

Replace engine air filter - every 20k or 24 mo

Parts:
Filter - Toyota part # ???

Tips:
1) Easy job, but don't mess it up. Make sure there's no holes/tears in your new filter. Make sure everything's clean before you open up the box and remove filter. And make sure you have a good mating/seal around entire edge of the filter.

Front brakes - every 5k or 6 mo for visual; every 30k or 36 mo for measurements

Torque specs:
Brake caliper mounting bolts - 91 lb-ft (??mm)

Service Specs:
Pad min thickness: 1.0 mm
Rotor min thickness: 26.0 mm
Max rotor runout: 0.05 mm

Parts:
Rotors - Toyota part # ???
Pads - Toyota part # ???

Tips:
1) Measure runout 10 mm from outer edge of rotor; rotor should be installed with all 6 lug nuts torqued to 83 lb-ft when checking
2) If runout > max, check bearing play and axle hub runout normal before replacing rotors
3) If rotor stuck on hub, use an M8-1.25 bolt in holes on rotors to break it free
4) Install new rotors in position with least amount of runout

Rear brakes - every 5k or 6 mo for visual; every 30k or 36 mo for measurements

Service specs:
Drum max diameter - 10.08 in
Shoe min thickness - 1.0 mm

Replace differential oil - inspect every 15k or 18 mo (severe: replace every 15k or 18 mo)

Torque specs:
Rear diff drain plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Rear diff fill plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Front diff drain plug - 48 lb-ft (10mm hex)
Front diff fill plug - 29 lb-ft (10mm hex)
No. 2 engine under cover assembly - 22 lb-ft (12mm)

Parts:
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent - Toyota part #

$49 08885-02506 GL-5 75W-85 Differential Gear Oil

08885-02506
Front - 1.6 qts; Rear - 3.1-4.2 qts (varies with model)
Rear drain plug gasket - Toyota part #

$16 12157-10010 Toyota Oil Drain Plug Crushable Steel Gaskets Set of 10 OEM 12157-10010

12157-10010
Rear fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 12157-10010
Front drain plug gasket - Toyota part #

$6 90430-24003 Front Differential Drain Plug Gasket

90430-24003
Front fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 12157-10010

Tips:
1) Perform with vehicle level
2) Ensure you can remove fill plug before draining
3) Proper level should be within 5 mm of bottom of fill plug opening
4) Re-check level after driving
5) Save new fill plug washer until final check
6) Will need to remove skid plate and may need bottle pump for front
7)

$14 GENUINE TOYOTA GASKET KIT FOR TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE

Diff and xfer case gasket kit

Replace transfer case oil - inspect every 30k or 36 mo (severe: replace every 30k or 36 mo)

Torque specs:
Drain plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Fill plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")

Parts:
1.1 qts SAE 75W Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or equivalent - Toyota part #

$92 08885-81080 Genuine Toyota Transfer Case Gear Oil LF 75W 1 litre 08885-81080

08885-81080
Drain plug gasket - Toyota part # 90430-A0003
Fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 90430-A0003

Tips:
1) Ensure you can remove fill plug before draining
2) After filling, leave plug out and let sit ~5 minutes and re-check, add if necessary
3) Diff and xfer case gasket kit

Replace automatic transmission fluid - inspect every 30k or 36 mo (severe: replace every 60k or 72 mo)

Torque specs:
Drain plug - 180 lb-in/15 lb-ft (14mm)
Overflow plug - 180 lb-in/15 lb-ft (5mm hex)
Fill plug - 29 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")

Parts:
Toyota ATF WS fluid - Toyota part #

$81 00289-ATFWS Automatic Transmission Fluid, 192 Ounces, 6 Pack

00289-ATFWS
Drain plug gasket - Toyota part #

$11 35178-30010

35178-30010
Overflow plug gasket - Toyota part # 35178-30010
Fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 90301-15004

Special tools:
Toyota SST 09843-18040 (basically you just need a wire to jumper two OBD ports)
Bottle pump (to use for filling)

Tips:
1) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/...mission.63851/ (for reference)
2) Qty of fluid will depend on what you do. Per the TIS repair manual, it directs 3 drain/refill/circulates for a replacement, so it will probably be somewhere between 10-12 quarts.
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Hey man that's an awesome guide but I was wondering if you could add this torque specs sheet for all the people people out there upgrading their suspensions! Check this out and tell me what you think!

cactushead · Jun 22, 2016

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Don't discount the Toyota stuff. OEM filters are ~$5. Oil is typically $5.45 a quart. My dealer lets me use a 20% coupon at the parts department of which they send me one every couple of months it seems. Just saying, I typically can get it for less there than for a different brand at Walmart. And the Toyota stuff is good stuff. In general, if comparing only 0w20 oils, Toyota has the best specs for virgin oil analysis than Mobil or Pennzoil. It's all good, just saying don't assume that Mobil or Pennzoil will always be cheaper. For 0w20 I get the Toyota stuff.
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If you don't have a 20% coupon, but you're a Costco member, you can get discounts on parts and service. From their website:
"15% off Parts, Service, and Accessories*
All Costco members receive 15% off new or factory remanufactured parts, service and accessories for any vehicle in your household at Costco Auto Program participating service centers."

Just go to the website to enter the make of car, zip code, and a few other pieces of information. The nearest participating service center will appear. The Toyota service center for me is only 5 minutes away (Mossy Toyota), and the participating Chevy dealer for my Tahoe, is 10 min. away, so they seems to be conveniently located.

faco050 · Jun 27, 2016

How do you check the ATF fluid level? Do you have to go under truck to the transmission? Or is there an easier way?

renau001 · Jun 27, 2016

faco050 said: ↑

How do you check the ATF fluid level? Do you have to go under truck to the transmission? Or is there an easier way?
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https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-drain-refill-automatic-transmission.63851/

Rock_Diamond · Jul 3, 2016

If You don't use 4wd often do you guys engage it from time to time or is it ok jut to not use it?

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