What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Amazon, compared the 2 and they had the same markings.

Beck/Arnley 0450439 PCV Valve

$22 Beck/Arnley 0450439 PCV Valve

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N5GZFSP

 

Was there a reason to change the PVC or just preventative maintenance? I have 150000 kms on my 2017 TRD OR.

 

I'm installing a supercharger and it was right next to the last plug on the driver side. Cheap part while I'm in there. It did not need changing so I'll throw it in my ultrasonic cleaner and install it the next time I do my plugs

 

From what I remember, there is a concern by some that this can plug up prematurely and cause internal pressure to build up leading to front timing chain cover leak. Don't know if this is true or not but I will probably do the same at 120K kms when I have the plugs changed for peace of mind.

 

This is the one I purchased and am very happy with. Much more compact than the one sold direct from Softopper and have been very happy with it.

https://thetoppertent.com/products/mid-size-for-soft-tops

 

Only one is needed for this purpose.

 

How are the seals around the edges of the tailgate/bed? I would imagine there are a lot of holes that are hard to close up.

 

You’ll get used to RB look. It’ll “disappear.” I like mine due to its purpose. Maybe adjust it more to the inside…

 

I put this kit on at 800 miles because I found the stock pads inadequate. at 11k miles now. No ragerts.

 

Removed 12v socket and added a USB-C port.

 

How. This makes so much more sense. Link please

 

This looks great and fits the look IMO. I had to open the hole just a little bit to get it to fit.

$42 Powerwerx Panel Mount Dual USB Type-C QC4.0 45W (90W Total) Fast Device Charger

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRX43HKS

 

The tent material folds over the edges of the tailgate so it is not an issue. There are clips that wrap under the tailgate to cinch it down. On the sides of the bed, it includes velcro strips that work really well to close it all up

 

I considered this but to me it makes more sense to leave it as is in case I need to plug something like a compressor in there and just use the push in adapter to usb I already have.

 

Have you had it long, how do you like it? even with having a 6ft bed i could use a little extra room. Had looked at this topper tent or the dac, the added space and to be able to get a little more ventilation is nice.

 

It's fantastic. Have only had it a few months and been able to use it on 2 trips so far before it got way too hot here in Texas but works great. Plenty of room in the short bed for my wife, my dog, and myself to sleep comfortably. Plenty of ventilation with the massive screen under the rain fly.

 

I had a flush mount rapid charger in the socket for about a year and it worked great but I wanted something solid in there and have never used it for anything but charging phones and such. If I ever had a need to run a 12v accessory I may install one in the bed.

 

Great video! It was definitely interesting to see how the Tacoma performed out there in real time. The slow movement was mesmerizing to watch!

 

Since the engine in the Gen. 3 is a combination of direct and port injection there is going to be gunk building up on the valves.
Direct injection engines are very well known for "gunking" up the valves.
Changing the PCV valve is a great preventative maintenance task.

Cheers

 

Changed my brakes, rotated my tires, replaced the brake fluid, cleaned suspension components, and sprayed everything with mavcoat.

Toyota OEM pads/fluid used


Probably could have gotten 5-7k more miles, but today was nice, I had off work, and I got it done before it gets cold and I don't feel like wrenching.