90k service...be gentle, automotive newbie here

I just got a '14 2.7 base model 2WD 5-speed and there's no owner's manual in it. It just turned 89k miles.

1) Is there a big service scheduled at 90k?
2) What parts of it do I need to check for real?

Here's my skill level: above-average level motorcycle maintenance and repair but extremely basic cage (4-wheel car or truck) experience. I can rebuild the top end and carb rack on a bike but the most I've done with a truck beyond oil changes is new ball joints and AC compressor.

I am lost looking at most of the threads here, I don't know what they're about or if they even apply to my truck. I don't know the acronyms. I'd appreciate some timely PMCS or preventative maintenance tips.

 

If nothing has ever been done, I’d opt for

spark plugs
Coolant
Transmission fluid
Rear differential fluid
And serpentine belt

Call it a day and carry on your way.

Also, You can get the Owners and Service Manuals - Free from the Toyota Website.
Google - “Toyota Owners Manual” the Toyota site should show up.
Choose your year and model, then download the manual.

 

Sweet....um...remember I'm ignorant, do I have Transmission fluid in a stick shift?

 

And if your truck has a cabin filter, definitely check it.

 

WTF IS A CABIN FILTER?! ok I reckon I can figure out what it is. Where is it?

 

Cabin filter is in the glove box, your transmission takes oil change on a schedule like the motor and the axle.

 

Yes, although the proper term is “gear oil”

It filters the air inside the truck.
It’s usually located behind the glove box.


If you download the Owners Manual, it is in there Under Air Conditioning Filter.
It even shows you how to change it.

 

OK gotcha. I need the specs on this. My bikes are unit construction: the transmission is in the same body as the motor so one oil change does it all. I'll dig into the manual download and hope it tells me what to do.

Would a Haynes manual be a good idea? Or is it all pretty much straight-forward without the book?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-6-speed-manual-transmission-oil-change.287566/

Here is a guide that should help

A tip, always take the fill plugs out before you take the drain plugs out.

 

I don’t think any of the 2.7L were available with a 6MT?

 

Yeah, same process for any manual, and same oil for the 5 speed. Just way more 4.0 6 speeds on here so it was easier to find.

 

thank you! very clear!

 

If you can change sport bike spark plugs, the plugs on the 2.7 will be easy.

Belt

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/serpentine-belt-replacement-4-cyl-specific.420190/

coolant draining

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2tr-fe-l4-coolant-draining.448980/



BTW , coffee, is that a concourse 1000 in your avatar pic?

 

Thanks for links. And yep, that's my Connie, over 100k on it since I got it new.

 

love those things. Always tempted by them on Craigslist and at swap meets. Under appreciated by everyone. Fellow Kawasaki rider here

 

As for Manual Trans oil, I put Redline MT-90 gear oil in my 2.7 Tacoma 5 speed and it smoothed it out a good bit.

You'll need 2.3 qts. for the 5 speed and a 24mm socket or wrench (preferably 6 point, the plugs are half height and round off easily).

 

Register your truck and read about any past maintenance and recalls: https://www.toyota.com/owners/register

Also, link to owner's manual: https://www.toyota.com/owners/resources/warranty-owners-manuals/tacoma/2014