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#128 of 184 What do you use in manual tranny 04 tacoma 2WD? by southernlady Jul 11, 2005 (7:38 am)
My scheduled maintenance calls for replacing manual tranny oil, but my mechanic nor the parts places can find what oil it needs? Anyone know?THANK YOU!! Could also really use the type for rear differential too. Ooops that spelling looks BAD.
#129 of 184 OBDII Code Readers and 05 Taco by msibille Jul 11, 2005 (11:51 am)
I had a surprise this weekend. Just for kicks, I plugged in my Equus 3100 OBDII Code Reader. (Ya know, the ones that are supposed to work w/ 1996 and newer vehicles marked OBDII?) Well, though the sticker under the hood says OBDII, it seems that the 2005 4litre V6 may be one of those new OBDII CAN systems.   When I tried my reader, I just got "Err".   Anybody know for sure? I see the "new" 3110 is equipped for both (I just bought my 3100 in Dec'04 for $100). For $200 I can get the new one. ARGH! And w/ the orig OBD, I could just short two pins on the connector and read the code right off the flashing MIL lamp. Looks like everytime I turn around, someone wants another $100 or $200 out of my pocket. -AND THEY'RE NOT EVEN MY KIDS!
#130 of 184 Timing Belt by blueknight1120 Jul 18, 2005 (6:37 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Oct 16, 2001 8:53 am) I have a 2001 Tacoma V6 4x4 ext cab. mileage 87940 all highway miles. Is it time to replace the timing belt? If so, should I have all the other belts replaced since the mechanic has to pull them off anyway? Do I need genuine Toyota parts? And finally should I let the dealer do it? I also have concerns about the water pump but I have not observed any fluids leaking from it. Never had a problem yet with it. Just want to maintain the truck so it lasts. Thanks Replies to this message: msibille (Jul 20, 2005 6:50 am)
#131 of 184 Re: Timing Belt [blueknight1120] by msibille Jul 20, 2005 (6:50 am)
Replying to: blueknight1120 (Jul 18, 2005 6:37 am) As a minimum, follow the owner's manual maintenance schedule.   However, as a rule, I replace all rubber hoses and belts under the hood every 5 yrs. (and when I've backed off on that, I've regretted it)   As far as OEM parts, no, not necessarily. But I wouldn't just go to the cheapest aftermarket (online or brick&mortar) and take what they give me. ASK for the brand they offer. If it's not a major, reputable name brand, go on to the next option. (Aftermarket electrical components and hoses and belts of lower quality are sometimes sold by the low price chains. Even for the electrics that have "lifetime warranties", the savings aren't worth the trouble of replacing them over and over. As for hoses and belts, they are relatively cheap compared to the trouble they can cause, and labor for timing belts is such that a free replacement belt is of little help.)   If you replace all the belts now, you can look over the used parts and if they look pretty good, keep as emergency spares.   As for the water pump, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. True, you can expect water pumps to fail between 70k and 200k, but they usually aren't catastrophic failures. They begin to leak a bit. If you maintain the coolant levels, it's an inconvenience, not a disablement of the vehicle. That pump may last you as long as you own the vehicle. Once it begins to weep, replace it.
#132 of 184 Re: Headlight adjustments [mikentexas] by bbrashier Aug 27, 2005 (5:52 am)
Replying to: mikentexas (Feb 08, 2004 7:19 pm) Hey mikeentexas if you are still out there did you find out how to adjust 2002 Tacoma headlights?
#133 of 184 error code P1135 by pjsman Sep 11, 2005 (12:59 pm)
Checked error codes, when check engine light came on, ( error P1135 Fuel air metering ). Has anyone had this problem with ther 2001 Tacoma V6 ?. Replies to this message: afghantech (Jan 20, 2006 10:01 pm)
#134 of 184 Re: Noise from rear of Tacoma Prerunner [punahou] by haleiwa Nov 05, 2005 (9:57 am)
Replying to: punahou (Jan 16, 2005 6:39 pm) Hello there,   I have the same truck and have the exact same problems. Did you ever solve your problem?
#135 of 184 just bought 03 tacoma by mike03toy Dec 13, 2005 (6:40 pm)
I just bought an 03 Tacoma double cab 4x4,TRD. This is my third Toy. I had an 83 reg. cab shortbox, a little tank ! When the kids came along I got an 89 4runner and now the 03. I plan on driving this one for a long time and I'm looking for a service manual. Anyone know where I should start. The dealer can order one but it's expensive and I'll only go that root if I have to. Hoping someone has one! I also buy loto tickets but that hasn't panned out yet either!! Mike. Replies to this message: msibille (Dec 21, 2005 6:07 am)
#136 of 184 Re: just bought 03 tacoma [mike03toy] by msibille Dec 21, 2005 (6:07 am)
Replying to: mike03toy (Dec 13, 2005 6:40 pm) There's a guy on Ebay that sells OEM Toy manuals. Good deal (compared to dealership) and very quick shipment. I got manuals for my 2004 Taco (which I later sold after trading up for the 2005) and for the 2005 Taco. Both times, good transactions.

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