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Toyota recalling 228,000 Tacoma's due to oil leaks and possible loss of control of vehicle

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 1ChrisRuck, Apr 27, 2017.

  1. May 4, 2017 at 9:16 PM
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    Oldman808

    Oldman808 Well-Known Member

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  2. May 4, 2017 at 9:24 PM
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  3. May 4, 2017 at 9:26 PM
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    Joe D

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    Noice detail

    Ur dbag is showing
     
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  4. May 4, 2017 at 9:31 PM
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    2016_dbag

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    Oh, oops.
     
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  5. May 4, 2017 at 9:32 PM
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    Joe D

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    I'm not sure YOU can hide it...so carry on brah
     
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  6. May 4, 2017 at 9:33 PM
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    2016_dbag

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    :rofl:
     
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  7. May 4, 2017 at 9:34 PM
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    Let's not get carried away. Leaking differentials on "some" SR, SR5, Sport and Limited models. If the off-road were a problem it would've been included.
     
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  8. May 4, 2017 at 9:45 PM
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    My bet is the OR will be included in the recall soon. Take a look at this thread. Most of the posted failures are from OR owners.
     
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  9. May 4, 2017 at 9:55 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    "Some"
     
  10. May 4, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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    Oh oh. Mine isn't leaking and I'm not going to the dealer either!
     
  11. May 5, 2017 at 3:03 AM
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    Gasket and retorque. As of now, i am driving a loaner.
     
  12. May 5, 2017 at 3:16 AM
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    Lucky. All my local dealer had was camry's and a rav4.
     
  13. May 5, 2017 at 4:16 AM
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  14. May 5, 2017 at 4:30 AM
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    think again, when adjusted for inflation my $14.8k single cab 1991 V6 4X4 with a bench seat, manual windows, no AC or cruise would be $26.5K in today's dollars. Pretty much the same price of an an extra cab SR today.

    As far as reliability, it didn't have much on it to go wrong.
     
  15. May 5, 2017 at 5:54 AM
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    that's horseshit... your gasket should have been replaced as well.
     
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  16. May 5, 2017 at 6:13 AM
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    yeah, okay.

    Here's my OR this morning with less than 8k miles.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  17. May 5, 2017 at 6:45 AM
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    Looks like mine, all they did for me was re-torque. It wasn't "wet to the touch" according to the service manager.
     
  18. May 5, 2017 at 6:46 AM
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    I'm at the dealer right now for the 15k. Having them do the Rev 1 tsb, and told them to look at the rear diff, even though VIN is not on the recall. Got here at 8, we will see when I leave;)

    And my diff did show signs of leaking yesterday.....
     
  19. May 5, 2017 at 6:49 AM
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    local dealer told me TRDoffroad and TRDpro's are not affected by this due to a bigger rear differential
     
  20. May 5, 2017 at 6:49 AM
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    Well I saw leaking just like every other photo on here haha.
     
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