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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FN-2199, Feb 25, 2020.

  1. Feb 25, 2020 at 2:16 PM
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    DaveInDenver

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    All Toyota has ever had to do is publish specification like fording depth, maximum incline, etc. There's always a limit to how steep a car engine can run and have its oil drain back to the pan. It's not like we can expect a race track prepared engine or one that can run inverted in a stunt aircraft. It would just be nice to know Toyota made adjustments for typical off highway use to an engine originally designed for Camrys and Siennas that wouldn't see anything more than a steep driveway.
     
  2. Feb 25, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    I remove my oil before going up steep stuff as a precaution.

    #slick50army
     
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    I've been stuck in a mud hole and it took a little while before water started coming into the cab.
     
  4. Feb 25, 2020 at 2:19 PM
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    That solves the pooling problem.......



    Might introduce another though....
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    The 22R in my old truck had an oil self leveling feature, little half-moon seals on either end of the head that would let excess pooled oil drain out. As a bonus the drained oil would rust proof the engine block.

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    Exactly. Ita really only a problem if you sit at that angle for a few mins.
     
  7. Feb 25, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    True but they arnt required to do that. Wish they would of thought about making a better system but oh well.
     
  8. Feb 25, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    “But” was supposed to mean “buy”, as in buy the 3rd gen because you won’t regret it. Unless it gets repo’d:eek:
     
  9. Feb 25, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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    I'm not buying my next vehicle until I can afford to pay cash, or Toyota offers 0% financing! My current Tacoma was a gift from my parents when I got my learner's permit, and my dad was able to get a loan from Citadel at 0.9% APR! This was back in September 2009!
     
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    I admire that level of financial responsibility. I am not when it comes to vehicles. I’ll skip lunch before I skip a mod:rofl:
    Jokes aside, If I buy something I better like it. That means I like my truck enough to not drown it off-road as soon as I get it, unlike this guy:annoyed:
     
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    Probably going to add hydraulics to mine so I can lower the front, and lift the back, in case I’m halfway up a steep hill and need to stop and blast off some selfies.

    I figure this is the kit I need:

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  12. Feb 25, 2020 at 4:38 PM
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    You missed the 0% financing on 2019s. They might still be offering it but I doubt there's any stock left. I got mine in December but there were very few left.
     
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    I'm guessing NOT the TRD PRO?

    Also, I would want to sell my current Taco privately and use that as a down payment, as opposed to trading it. I think I could get at least $8,500-$9,000 for my truck in its current condition!
     
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    Yeah, I like that part too. His kid will have him blur out his little baby face next year when jr. gets his own iPhone 11 for kinder and reads up on dear old dad. Solid read.
     
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    Also, his website only seems to have one page and the links go to other sites; I can't believe he actually thinks Land Rover is better than Toyota!
     
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    The guy wants specific numbers for fording depth, ascent angle etc...? Why, so he can get out with a measuring tape and protractor to make sure the truck can safely handle the obstacle?

    This guy needs to learn how to drive and adopt some realistic expectations for a vehicle. Like OP said, they guy is blaming everyone except himself.
     
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    There was a time when Toyota installed gauges so you'd know stuff like that.

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    If that truck hits 88 MPH, am I gonna see some serious shit?

    Seriously...

    That looks like it would go in Marty McFly's truck from BTTF!
     
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    Toyotas back in the 80s were pretty funky. Actually, everything back then was. I miss it.

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    Dude, this was effin hilarious!
     
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