3RD Gen Tacoma Tid Bits

Post up facts with images that can only be related to the 3rd Gen Tacoma (2016-2020+). When you post, be clever and factual. Don’t make up some bs without proof. This thread is to share knowledge and be gentlemen. It should be simple enough to educate people on TW without too much explanation. Spread some knowledge while we wait out this COVID crud.

I’ll start.

What is this torque spec for?





Oil pan bolt

 

https://www.thegeekpub.com/4139/what-is-the-ect-pwr-button-on-the-toyota-tacoma/

 

2016 Toyota Tacoma’s 1,480 MPa steel first for company in N. America, first on a truck


https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2016/06/20/toyota-tacoma-1480-mpa-steel-first-for-company-in-north-america-first-on-a-truck/

 

3rd gen is 16-20 (sofar).

fact checking your OP

 

Fixed.

 

Thanks for being #2. Perfect example.

Hilarious

 

Model Year 2017 had the most available Models with Manual Transmission.

 

Where’s your source Shaker? Image bro

 

Gen 3’s are the only tacos that have an actual taco molded in!

 

but where is it?

 

That’s the $64 question. Send me the money and I’ll tell all.

 

Okay okay, it’s behind the dash.

 

the first iteration of our engine type was used in a Prius. Explains a lot, lol

 

An old article, not sure about the source, but looks accurate

Internals of the 2GR-FKS engine are of superior quality. Block and heads are aluminum, of course. Both the crankshaft and connecting rods are forged. The cams are driven by a long-life chain rather than a belt, and the rocker arms ride on needle bearings. Iridium-tipped spark plugs are good for 60,000 miles, and have a deep threaded section, which allows thicker material in the head at that point, which in turn allows coolant passages to be routed closer to the combustion chambers. Externally, the exhaust manifolds and pipe are stainless steel.

http://www.exploringoverland.com/overland-tech-travel/2015/8/20/the-new-tacomas-new-engine

 

after I found mine (installing a speedo calibrator) I bought a T shirt with that logo on it

 

I think you misunderstood that article. Yeah the first iteration of the Atkinson cycle engine was used in the Prius, but as far as I'm aware the GR V6 family of engines was never used in the prius.

 

I said “type” intentionally

Also, according to the chief engineer of the Tacoma and Tundra, drum brakes are better for off-roading. Makes me wonder why the Tundra has had disc rears for a hot minute.

 

well that took zero effort haha

 

It was the “look”