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Just picked up a 2017, first time Tacoma owner

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ncyrider, Jul 7, 2019.

  1. Jul 13, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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    Drifter001

    Drifter001 Well-Known Member

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    I tried a phone mount in the windshield go-pro holder, but didn't like it much. Maybe it was the cheap mount, but it was just too fumbly. Using a Weathertech cup-phone thingy now. Much better...
     
  2. Jul 13, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    Ionnaeus

    Ionnaeus Well-Known Member

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    Great choice. Very similar to my SR5 - see my avatar. I too don't really have a need for the 4wd. Had an F150 Fx4 and never put it into 4wd the entire time I had. Came close on a pig hunt at Ted Nugent's place in Michigan due to rain/mud.

    Enjoy your awesome choice and glad you found TW!
     
  3. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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    DanoT

    DanoT Well-Known Member

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    Victoria, B.C in summer. Sun Peaks, B.C. in winter
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    2019 TRD 4X4 AC OR 6M/T
    I don't know what people on TW do as I am new to Tacoma, but on all my previous Toyotas including my '93 MR2 which i have owned since 2000, I use Toyota oil filters. So does my Toyoda 4X4 indy mechanic shop. Generally speaking TRD aftermarket parts are very high quality.
     
  4. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:08 PM
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    StillNoPickles

    StillNoPickles Well-Known Member

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    If you’re going to be changing oil every 5k miles, any 0W-20 that meets specs will do just fine. The 3.5 or any Tacoma engine for that matter is not picky when it comes to oil, especially at 5k mile intervals. A local guy who has a few fleet 3rd gens for his pest control business runs Supertech 0W-20 synthetic (Walmart rebranded Warren Oil), and both his trucks are nearing 200k with zero engine issues whatsoever. I usually just get a bulk 6 qt pack of Mobil 1 at Costco when it’s on sale. Check oil levels every now and then and you’ll be just fine. I use OEM filters, which I can usually get for cheap locally. Again, at 5k intervals, this won’t matter much. No special flavors needed.
     

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