Maintenance questions

Got a Couple quests about teh 30k mile Maintenance for the Tacoma

1. where the hell is the fuel filter? I put it on my lift and looked all over couldnt find it any where

2. What type of Transmission fluid does it take

3. Spark plug recommendations? manual say change at 30k for the emmisions warranty

 

I'm not much help here and have limited time...

Here's an online version of the Factory Service manual. You can look around in there and see if yoiu can locate the filter. What transmission do you have? Auto or manual?

Spark Plugs? When I did my 96 - I went with factory plugs. And only because they were already gapped properly and cost about the same as *the others*.

 

sorry forgot to add its an Auto tranny

 

I believe the fuel filter is in the tank itself (fuel pump) and doesn't need changing until 100K. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

 

You shouldnt need to do the fuel filter yet. Same with the tranny fluid, just check the level and the color of it, should be a dark redish

 

LOL ok gotta remember i work on Fords every day heres what our 30k includes

oil and filter
rotate tires
air filter
fuel filter
flush transmission
throttle body service
fuel injector flush service

some of the newer fords like the 500/taurus have trans fluid that lasts longer but i wasnt sure what the tacos had

 

transmission fluid is supposedly good for 100k miles(ws fluid)(unless you tow alot, then you may opt to do it sooner).

fuel filter is basically non-serviceable(or so i've heard)....and in the tank. and like the tranny fluid....you may opt to do it sooner than recommended(i probably will....i would hate the fuel pump going out after the warranty expries)

sparks plugs....if you have the 4 banger....you are good til 100k, v6.....plugs should be changed at 30k according to toyota....and if you decide to go with iridiums, they are good for 100k.

rear diff fluid should also be changed according to toyota(i did mine at 20k and went with mobil1 syn.).....also at 30k, i'll probably clean my throttle body also.

the rest is basic really.....rotate tires, change oil, check/change air filter if needed, check/change cabin air filter if needed, check/fill fluids as necessary.

 

do the tacomas have cabin air filters?

 

behind the glove box. the 05's didnt i dont think, but the 06 and up does.