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Frame and Fluids ???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by george3, Sep 7, 2019.

  1. Sep 7, 2019 at 4:40 AM
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    george3

    george3 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My frame was replace 30,000 + miles ago - I'm pretty sure they had to give me new brake fluid and new antifreeze - wondering about POWER STEERING fluid ? It looks pretty clean - diff fluid ? trans fluid ? or any other fluid ? Appreciate any links or replies.
     
  2. Sep 7, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    Thanks for the reply. The brake lines are attached to the frame rail so I ass-u-me the brake lines would have to be removed and since they are regular steel and rusty it would be easier - much less labor - to just replace the lines and thus the fluid. Could be wrong. I forgot to ask the service writer the last time I had my tires rotated but I guess giving him a call would be the easiest thing to do.
     
  3. Sep 7, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    Depends on if dealer did the job by book.
    My dealer left engine with cab.
    Did brake fluid because of new brake lines.
    I was hoping for the AC to be sucked down and filled but they never opened the system.
    I’d assume they didn’t and at least suck out and refill holding tanks. Repeat as desired.
    The diffs are easy to change fluids as well as the manual tranny.
     
  4. Sep 7, 2019 at 5:48 PM
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    Thanks. New fluid in the reservoir - tea at the bleeders - very interesting. I'll have to check that one out.
     
  5. Sep 7, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    "Did brake fluid because of new brake lines. " Thanks - I believe mine did too. Think I'll "suck out and refill" - sounds exciting.
     

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