1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

3rd Gen DIY maintenance quick reference

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Amanelot, Dec 20, 2015.

  1. Mar 28, 2017 at 11:17 AM
    #341
    Searles

    Searles Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2016
    Member:
    #185291
    Messages:
    161
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    16 AC TRD OR
    Adjusted Seat
    Thanks.
     
  2. Mar 31, 2017 at 10:59 PM
    #342
    #4TOY4ME

    #4TOY4ME Now driving #5

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2013
    Member:
    #116156
    Messages:
    150
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Northwest Arizona
    Vehicle:
    17 MGM OR 4X4 AC
    Level 8 Mk6 16x8 0 offset , Bilstein 5100 G4 Elite Fold A Cover
    Checked my leaf spring U-bolts. They needed to be tightened. Torqued them to 52 ft. lbs. Is the recommended 52 ft. lbs. by Toyota enough? I know the 2nd gen's were recommended to be 37 ft. lbs. if I remember correctly. I torqued them to 73 as recommended by many on Tacoma World.

    Thanks, Steve
     
  3. Apr 1, 2017 at 6:07 PM
    #343
    Storman

    Storman Fukitol abuser

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2016
    Member:
    #204700
    Messages:
    958
    Gender:
    Male
    South Western PA
    Vehicle:
    2017 SR AC 4x4 AT AC UP ->LONG BED<-
    Whole bunch of shit! $$$
    Went to 52 myself, good enough for me.
     
    #4TOY4ME likes this.
  4. Apr 1, 2017 at 6:50 PM
    #344
    renau001

    renau001 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2015
    Member:
    #172744
    Messages:
    129
    Gender:
    Male
    I have no reason to believe the manual is wrong. Check in about 1000 miles, and see if still tight. Overtorquing weakens bolts over time so I would not cheat in that direction.
     
    #4TOY4ME[QUOTED] likes this.
  5. Apr 1, 2017 at 10:56 PM
    #345
    #4TOY4ME

    #4TOY4ME Now driving #5

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2013
    Member:
    #116156
    Messages:
    150
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Northwest Arizona
    Vehicle:
    17 MGM OR 4X4 AC
    Level 8 Mk6 16x8 0 offset , Bilstein 5100 G4 Elite Fold A Cover
    Thanks for the replies Storman and renau001. I have the U-bolts torqued to 52 ft. lbs. and will check again soon.

    Steve
     
  6. Apr 2, 2017 at 7:11 PM
    #346
    Kingair84

    Kingair84 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2015
    Member:
    #167132
    Messages:
    517
    Gender:
    Male
    Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2016 Double Cab TRD Off Road 6 speed MT
    Rad Industries skid plate, trd pro grill, rigid DOT Fogs
    Ok quick question I can find it anywhere. But the dealer gave me the oil pan plug gasket part number 90430-12028. The ones I had before were the blue colored ones with part number 90430-12030. The one the gave me fits but it seems to be different material and it's black. Did they change gaskets?
     
  7. Apr 3, 2017 at 8:34 AM
    #347
    renau001

    renau001 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2015
    Member:
    #172744
    Messages:
    129
    Gender:
    Male
    EB Group and Kingair84 like this.
  8. Apr 3, 2017 at 10:56 AM
    #348
    mateo_roberto

    mateo_roberto Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 29, 2016
    Member:
    #179798
    Messages:
    715
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mateo
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    1995.5 Tijuana Teal 4x4
    Stock
    Having Toyota finally check my transmission fluid level today infront of me after continued issues. Also having t-case fluid changed, as it takes 1.1 quarts and I didn't feel like buying 2 quarts of Toyota's genuine 75W. Also BSM sensor not working.

    After these services, I'll probably never be going back to Toyota for any preventative maintenance. Paid to learn how useless the 25k Toyota Care plan is.
     
  9. Apr 3, 2017 at 2:31 PM
    #349
    renau001

    renau001 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2015
    Member:
    #172744
    Messages:
    129
    Gender:
    Male
    May be too late, but FYI Toyota transfer case fluid is sold in liters, should only have to buy one.
     
  10. Apr 4, 2017 at 4:33 AM
    #350
    EB Group

    EB Group Carbon Jedi

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2015
    Member:
    #159469
    Messages:
    1,406
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rudy
    Halifax
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Sport DCSB 6M
    Thanks for your feedback. I feel better about opting out of any prepaid service from Toyota as I do all my own maintenance.
     
  11. Apr 4, 2017 at 7:46 AM
    #351
    mateo_roberto

    mateo_roberto Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 29, 2016
    Member:
    #179798
    Messages:
    715
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mateo
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    1995.5 Tijuana Teal 4x4
    Stock
    So 1 liter would have covered it? A quick garggle shows 1L=1.056 Quarts, our trucks call for 1.1

    Good enough for the girls I go out with. Thank you, just a hair too late, however
     
  12. Apr 4, 2017 at 9:09 PM
    #352
    peppinoss

    peppinoss Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2015
    Member:
    #163380
    Messages:
    575
    Gender:
    Male
    Los Angeles
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD OR 4x4
    ToyTec Boss 2.0 lift TRD Pro Wheels 265/70/R17 KO2s Mobtown Offroad Sliders
  13. Apr 6, 2017 at 6:57 PM
    #353
    renau001

    renau001 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2015
    Member:
    #172744
    Messages:
    129
    Gender:
    Male
    Yeah, not to beat a dead horse, but just for future reference for others reading. I haven't done it, but I suspect that since this is a Japanese vehicle designed with the metric system, that 1L would cover it. Yes, 1L is slightly less than 1.1 quarts, but I bet they are rounding to 1.1 qts for the US manual and that it's actually designed for 1L. And also, you only have to get it within 5mm of fill hole. So I have always suspected that 1L would probably cover it.

    No guarantees though.
     
    mateo_roberto[QUOTED] likes this.
  14. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:27 AM
    #354
    hotrod45

    hotrod45 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2011
    Member:
    #52916
    Messages:
    510
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    paul
    sarasota fl
    Vehicle:
    16 sr 5 access cab
    anyone know what is involved in the 20.000 mile service? would guess it is not cheap!
     
  15. Apr 9, 2017 at 7:01 AM
    #355
    renau001

    renau001 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2015
    Member:
    #172744
    Messages:
    129
    Gender:
    Male
    See post #1. Should be free. All maintenance up to 25k included with all new toyotas. Should be oil change, tire rotation and cabin and engine air filter change.
     
  16. Apr 9, 2017 at 7:39 AM
    #356
    hotrod45

    hotrod45 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2011
    Member:
    #52916
    Messages:
    510
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    paul
    sarasota fl
    Vehicle:
    16 sr 5 access cab
    thank you very much
     
  17. Apr 10, 2017 at 10:37 AM
    #357
    InfernoTacoma17

    InfernoTacoma17 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2017
    Member:
    #215797
    Messages:
    17
    Anybody ever have a problem getting the filter element out of the housing? My daughter had a Mazda 3 and I tried 5 different tools and could never get the cover off the filter element.
     
  18. Apr 11, 2017 at 6:22 PM
    #358
    First Toyota

    First Toyota New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2017
    Member:
    #215923
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rob
    Vehicle:
    2017 Grey Limited
    Awesome information that will be very helpful. Thanks for all your work.
     
  19. Apr 13, 2017 at 11:18 AM
    #359
    killthehippies

    killthehippies French Fry Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2015
    Member:
    #166259
    Messages:
    1,470
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joseph
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    16 Barcelona Red TRD OR 4x4 ACLB
    just ordered a gallon of Redline and a gasket kit to service my rear diff. was 1 gallon enough for anyone else with an automatic 4x4 OR?
     
  20. Apr 13, 2017 at 12:15 PM
    #360
    mateo_roberto

    mateo_roberto Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 29, 2016
    Member:
    #179798
    Messages:
    715
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mateo
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    1995.5 Tijuana Teal 4x4
    Stock
    A gallon should get you there, refer to the number on the inside of your door jam and check that with the service manual to verify your rear diff takes 4.0 quarts.

    I would recommend doing front and rear at the same time, 6 quarts would do the job and allow for a bit of overflow on both diffs.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top