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Is your taco winterised?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dacon, Oct 21, 2018.

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  1. Oct 21, 2018 at 11:06 PM
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    Might have to drive up North in the snow teritory, first time my taco will be seeing the dreaded white stuff. Also remember:

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    Dacon, Oct 21, 2018
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  2. Oct 21, 2018 at 11:15 PM
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    The white stuff? Just be careful and don't get hooked on it.
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  3. Oct 21, 2018 at 11:20 PM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Winterized?

    It's a regular pickup truck not a boat. Have some decent tires and respect for the weather and those around you and you'll be fine. Maybe a shovel too
     
    Speedytech7, Oct 21, 2018
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  4. Oct 21, 2018 at 11:38 PM
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    Lots of sail boat fuel
    If it's not a salt state, no worries. If so , fluid film never hurts
     
    m603holden, Oct 21, 2018
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  5. Oct 22, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    Flagstaff AZ.
     
    Dacon, Oct 22, 2018
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  6. Oct 22, 2018 at 7:59 AM
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    I just keep driving it - daily. I put new tires on cause my OEM's were shot, but I don't add any RV antifreeze :rofl::rofl::rofl:.
     
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  7. Oct 22, 2018 at 8:13 AM
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    Dont forget to swap out your summer air for winter air in the tires before you make the trip!
     
    Chad_QS18, Oct 22, 2018
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  8. Oct 22, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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  9. Oct 22, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    Good point. Ask dealer or any place will do.
     
    Dacon, Oct 22, 2018
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  10. Oct 22, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    Nothing to do except be careful if you don't drive in it often. We had snow yesterday.
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    Check your coolant freeze point. Don't want to crack your block if it's not set for cold temps.
     
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  12. Oct 22, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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    All stock. Have not touched under the hood except for an oil catch can and TRD CAI. Also use Amsoil 5W-30. Driving up north is for 1-3 days only. May not even be snow there but cold for sure. I have E rated tires 275/65R18.
    No chains, recovery boards or winch. I have a working phone...:).
     
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  13. Oct 22, 2018 at 9:21 AM
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    Dont forget your blinker fluid!!

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  14. Oct 22, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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    Yep, fully winterized. Block heater, oil pan heater, battery blanket, with a plug on the front to plug it all in to an outlet, and the coolant mixed for -62F or colder. I believe the gear oil is changed for synthetic too, but I don't remember exactly. Swapping the stock Hankook garbage tires for Cooper AT3 4S's to try to avoid the expense of swapping tires 2x a year, hope that experiment works out... If not, I'll probably get Cooper M+S's studded or blizzaks.
     
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  15. Oct 22, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    it should be okay, but something to keep in mind. or swing by an auto parts store, they may check it for you.
     
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  16. Oct 22, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    Why are you using heavier than stock oil?

    Where the heck are you going that you think you'll need a full-on recovery setup for a dusting of snow that'll melt by noon? :confused:

    The only thing you have to be concerned with is your tires. Tires that have been baking in the Arizona sun are likely to be hard as bricks and are probably going to have garbage traction on ice and snow. MT's are worse that AT's too.

    If your truck's coolant is still the factory fill, there's a 99% chance it's fine for any temps you'll experience in Arizona. Feel free to check it just in case, but damn...
     
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  17. Oct 22, 2018 at 9:32 AM
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    Those tires.
    Tire Specs.jpg
     
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    Brand? Model?
     
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    Mine is ready, came from the factory with this cool knob you spin to engage 4x4.
     
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