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4 cyl vs 6 cyl engine maintenance issues

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rickcrna, Aug 1, 2013.

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Aug 1, 2013 at 4:00 PM

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I am in the market to purchase a new Tacoma AC this fall and going back and forth about what engine to get. Normally, I take care of all the routine engine maintenance on our vehicles and wondered which of the Tacoma 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder engines are easier to work on. In other words, does ease of maintenance favor one engine over the other?

Would appreciate your thoughts..

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Aug 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM

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General maintenance on the V6 is easy. Im sure its easy as well on the 4. I would purchase more so on your needs though as opposed to maintenance. 4 cylinder for a bit better fuel mileage. V6 for hauling and towing.

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