New to the Tacoma world, looking for advice.

Canadian Caber · May 28, 2025

I’m assuming the vin was ran for any outstanding TSB or recalls?

Pappy3122 · May 28, 2025

Yes all we're done. First thing I checked lol

Canadian Caber · May 28, 2025

Lots of great info for those new to the platform.

https://youtu.be/ei5yC4IdDhs?si=4NgjQA69__z7O2cB

Phlogiston · May 28, 2025

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Hello all, i am new to the tacoma world (had a 88 sr5 toyota many many years ago). i just purchased a 2016 Tacoma SR5. After many days of anxiety and freaking out about the 2016 year, i said screw it and went ahead. the carfax was amazing and the previous owner took it to every recommended service appoint at the dealership up till they got rid of it. right now it is at 103k. it went through a thorough inspection. they put die in the oil and looked for any leaks and such. they found nothing other then a badly leaking power steering pump which they replaced. i am hoping all the bad 2016 traits would have been fixed by now or atleast shown their ugly heads ( I HOPE LOL). is there anything i should be super worried about? i just wrecked my 2022 kia k5 into a dump truck and this is the replacement. since the accident my anxiety level is raised a few levels so the internet has me convinced this truck will be trouble lol (does have 3 year warranty on it).

Is there any recommended aftermarket parts i should look into right away. I have been reading up on tuning, so was thinking of taking it for that right away, but wasnt sure if tuning hurts the engine or transmission at all. is there any other parts i should look at getting. my budget is limited so just looking for anything that will make truck last and ride/drive better.

Thank you all and hope my noobish questions arent stupid. Excited to be part of the Tacoma world finally.

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I have the same year and model as you, my truck has 108K miles on it.
I just do oil changes every 5K, rotate tires and keep the fluids topped off. I've had no big issues or problems happen, it drives great and gets me where i need to go.
Drive it, enjoy it and don't worry about it.

Pappy3122 · May 29, 2025

Ok as for the sound, noticed it better today. It does it almost exactly at 2k rpm when accelerating, almost sounds like a very quick rattle. I don't notice it when ar higher rpms but could be because the engine is louder then the sound. If my ears are working right sounds like it comes from driver side back of engine area. Only happens when you first accelerate, even normal acceleration, nothing when just cruising a lot or idle.

Tried to pick up on video but phone don't really pick it up and only last about 2 seconds

Tocamo · May 29, 2025

Upsize those street tires and think about a 1 or 2" lift with some Bilstein 5100's.

Then enjoy the ride.

wfo479 · May 29, 2025

Pappy3122[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello all, i am new to the tacoma world (had a 88 sr5 toyota many many years ago). i just purchased a 2016 Tacoma SR5. After many days of anxiety and freaking out about the 2016 year, i said screw it and went ahead. the carfax was amazing and the previous owner took it to every recommended service appoint at the dealership up till they got rid of it. right now it is at 103k. it went through a thorough inspection. they put die in the oil and looked for any leaks and such. they found nothing other then a badly leaking power steering pump which they replaced. i am hoping all the bad 2016 traits would have been fixed by now or atleast shown their ugly heads ( I HOPE LOL). is there anything i should be super worried about? i just wrecked my 2022 kia k5 into a dump truck and this is the replacement. since the accident my anxiety level is raised a few levels so the internet has me convinced this truck will be trouble lol (does have 3 year warranty on it).

Is there any recommended aftermarket parts i should look into right away. I have been reading up on tuning, so was thinking of taking it for that right away, but wasnt sure if tuning hurts the engine or transmission at all. is there any other parts i should look at getting. my budget is limited so just looking for anything that will make truck last and ride/drive better.

Thank you all and hope my noobish questions arent stupid. Excited to be part of the Tacoma world finally.

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Holy moley...just relax and enjoy.

Dawnpatrol · May 29, 2025

Welcome Pappy to TW. Tons of very knowledgeable folks here that have been a great help to me and others on every subject under the sun when it comes to Tacomas. I've got a 2017 SR5 with 130,000 miles on it without a hitch (bought new). I'm expecting to get 400,000 miles plus on it with proper maintenance. I got over that on my 2002 SR5 before I got nervous about the miles on it and sold it to the neighbor kid who has over 500,000 miles on it! As wfo479 sez "just relax and enjoy". It's a Toyota!

gudujarlson · May 29, 2025

If you don’t have one yet, you a bed mat, otherwise your toolbox is going to slam so hard into the sides of your bed to almost give you a heart attack.

Mrcooperou812 · May 29, 2025

If not tuned, press the ECT button every time you drive it. The auto transmission is the Achilles heal.

Archie boy · May 29, 2025

Welcome. As you drive it more you will find out what mods you want and need

Barok206 · May 29, 2025

Welcome and just take it slow. No need to do everything in a day.

Shawgf2000 · May 30, 2025

Welcome to TW

BionicOn · May 30, 2025

Just got a 2022 SR5 (stock). Put in an oversized cupholder from AJT Design for my 40oz water bottle. Good to go!

TA2016 · May 30, 2025

Pappy3122[OP] said: ↑

Well damn isn't that then lol was hoping. It don't sound like anything bad, just a different noise then slight acceleration. Could also be my paranoia of buying a used vehicle. Always hear gremlins till you get comfortable. Will try and record it if does again on way to work tomorrow.
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One more thing to be aware of is early 2016 4x4s came with 5 grease-able Zerks. Post #1 shows the locations if yours are greaseable.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/check-your-u-joints.409042/

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