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How often do you wash your Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mtnrunner, Nov 25, 2012.

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How often do you wash your Tacoma

  1. Weekly

    408 vote(s)
    47.1%

  2. Monthly

    333 vote(s)
    38.5%

  3. Only after mudding

    57 vote(s)
    6.6%

  4. Never!

    68 vote(s)
    7.9%
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  1. Dec 2, 2012 at 9:51 AM
    #61
    boomer6

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    boomer6 Well-Known Member

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    disabled DRLs disabled seat belt chime disabled the key in the ignition with door open buzzer Installed Illuminated 4wd switch circuit board Marker lights Flashing with turn signals Toggle switch ABS Disable Fog Lights on AnyTime Mod Changed to Yellow bulbs in the Fog Lights Converted interior lights to leds Installed oem roof rack Installed Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags and Daystar Cradles for the air bags Added oil catch can Relentless Tailgate Protector installed
    Every week
     
    boomer6, Dec 2, 2012
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  2. Dec 2, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    The Shape

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    The Shape Well-Known Member

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    Not counting being rained on, once or twice a year LOL
     
    The Shape, Dec 2, 2012
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  3. Dec 2, 2012 at 10:21 AM
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    rbeezy

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    once every 2 weeks, depending on the season
     
    rbeezy, Dec 2, 2012
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  4. Dec 2, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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    Night

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    I like to wash every week, but the winters don't allow me to do that maybe, ever month in the winter..
     
    Night, Dec 2, 2012
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  5. Dec 2, 2012 at 7:33 PM
    #65
    numbah57

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    numbah57 GIVE THE MALL A BREAK...WHEEL THAT SHIT

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    About twice
     
    numbah57, Dec 2, 2012
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  6. Dec 3, 2012 at 3:46 PM
    #66
    azvikefan

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    Hardly ever. I live in Phoenix! It gets a little dusty sometimes.
     
    azvikefan, Dec 3, 2012
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  7. Dec 3, 2012 at 9:49 PM
    #67
    nucktaco

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    satoshi mod, sliders, tinted tails/3rd brake, 3" lift,
    usually only after going wheeling.... and even then it might take me a few weeks to get around to it.
     
    nucktaco, Dec 3, 2012
    #67
  8. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:29 PM
    #68
    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    Whenever it needs it, that varies depending on weather, driving situations, etc.
     
    BuzzardsGottaEat, Dec 4, 2012
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  9. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:30 PM
    #69
    neonlazer

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    neonlazer Mechanically Goofy

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    Nature just gave mine a wash tonight!(I do tend to turn into big water puddles... :D )
     
    neonlazer, Dec 4, 2012
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  10. Dec 4, 2012 at 7:12 PM
    #70
    dsrtne1

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    Once a week
     
    dsrtne1, Dec 4, 2012
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  11. Dec 4, 2012 at 7:37 PM
    #71
    jamesdemien

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    I got a black one so I wash it everytime I fill it up.
     
    jamesdemien, Dec 4, 2012
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  12. Dec 5, 2012 at 3:12 PM
    #72
    Larry

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    I went to the power car wash place today.

    It's not a "detail" wash...but it looks good.
     
    Larry, Dec 5, 2012
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  13. Dec 5, 2012 at 3:16 PM
    #73
    Plik

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    typically once a month or special occasions
     
    Plik, Dec 5, 2012
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  14. Dec 5, 2012 at 5:32 PM
    #74
    Jeffvt0508

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    Ome 887s, dakars, lr uca,sliders, konig countersteer,
    I always wash mine the day before it rains.... DERP!
     
    Jeffvt0508, Dec 5, 2012
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  15. Dec 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM
    #75
    yota90

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    bilstein 5100 shocks front and rear, add a leaf 2in rear,more to come
    shine all the time after mudd
     
    yota90, Dec 25, 2012
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  16. Dec 25, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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    lodi781

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    lodi781 Alexander Supertramp

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    When it rains.
     
    lodi781, Dec 25, 2012
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  17. Dec 25, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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    File IFR

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    File IFR "... Intercepting The Localizer"

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    Where I bought my truck, they offer free lifetime unlimited carwashes to anyone that purchases a vehilce there, 7 days a week. The automatic wash includes an undersprayer too.



    http://www.harrtoyota.com/index.htm
     
    File IFR, Dec 25, 2012
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  18. Jan 25, 2013 at 9:17 PM
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    ivoryaddict

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    :) Me too! Aside from my day job, I sell firewood, guide deer hunts, and live two miles from pavement. Unless I get a wild hair or I'm driving my wife somewhere special, I let God take care of it.
     
    ivoryaddict, Jan 25, 2013
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  19. Jan 25, 2013 at 9:33 PM
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    cruda

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    Every time it rains!
     
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  20. Jan 25, 2013 at 9:33 PM
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    650H1

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    washed it today for the first time in a couple months. salt sucks!
     
    650H1, Jan 25, 2013
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