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Re: '05 Tacoma DC 4WD [trkjr]
by sugarman1
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May 08, 2006 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: trkjr (May 08, 2006 11:38 am)
I have a 2004 Tacoma TRD v6 and started using Mobil1 and Fram X2 oil filter at 30,000miles,just recently switched to Pennzoil platinum Synthetic 5w30 with Valvoline maxlife oil filter(free w/rebate),I think Pennzoil platinum runs better than Mobil1 in my truck. Check this website for good info Bobistheoilguy.com go to forums section great info there. I am definetly pro synthetic I go 6500miles between changes,Toyota probably recommends Toyota filters and oil they probably very good for conventional,I like doing it myself and use good products that last and protect and the do it yourself offsets  the cost.
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Re: '05 Tacoma DC 4WD [sugarman1]
by trkjr
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May 09, 2006 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: sugarman1 (May 08, 2006 2:57 pm)
did you have any troubles when you switched to Synthetics? did you have to do anything special when you switched?
I was actually wondering what people's favorite dino oil was?
I wasn't sure i needed to go synthetic.
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Re: '05 Tacoma DC 4WD [trkjr]
by sugarman1
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May 09, 2006 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: trkjr (May 09, 2006 12:10 pm)
Absolutely no problems when switched,I do alot of driving for my work and daily driving I chose synthetics for that reason depending on your needs there is alot of good dinos out there Texaco Havoline dino is rated as one of the best and less than $2 a quart at Walmart,if I was going Dino it would be Havoline and Toyota brand filter,I am sticking with synthetic probably Pennzoil Platinum it runs goood I think better than Mobil1 and cheaper can get it reasonably with rebates available sometimes. Also Walmart Brand Super Tech full synthetic is a great bargin 5quart jug only like $12 and change used it in 1995 Toyota truck ran great over 225,000 miles on truck dont let the Walmart tag scare you its good oil. Its basically your choice what you want to spend and how much protection youll need I like to spend a little extra because I like my truck plus using synthetics in engine and axles with Denso double platinum sparkplugs has raised my gas mileage from 20.50mpg to 21.45,and now 22.46mpg and its drivability and power are alot better read Bobistheoilguy.com website go to forums there is a wealth of knowledge there for free.
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Re: '05 Tacoma DC 4WD [sugarman1]
by eswartz
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May 31, 2006 (3:06 pm)
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Replying to: sugarman1 (May 09, 2006 3:53 pm)
I just recently purchased a used 2004 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Prerunner w/ TRD V6 and SR5 (and the list goes on......). What is the intervals for tuneups on this vehicle? My wife's 2004 Highlander is 100k and I couldn't seem to put my finger on the manual where it states that. I am considering putting Mobil 1 in my and hers soon. I ran it in my Accord 4dr Ex for years and it was excellent. I am however happy to be back to the Toyota product and especially their trucks. My old Toyota was a 88 Toy w/ 22RE and 4wd. What a great truck. I want to drive it "sanely" so I can get good gas mileage. I see you have yours up over 22. That is impressive. What size tires and what else have you done? I wouldn't mind the custom air filter also to help.
Thanks,
Ed
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by zdma
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Jun 06, 2006 (5:31 pm)
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Hi folks I have 05 Tacoma w/TRD package. Recently the truck has continuous rubbing noise, sounds from front tires. When drive off road or pass speed bump it’s getting worse, annoying like you’re squeezing something. I saw guys from a Scion forum say that TRD suspension’s easy to get this problem, is it true? Sent back to dealer once, they said everything normal. Like that forum says "everything’s fine, yet the problems still exist". Sigh...
Thanks in advance
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED 3 TIMES
by 95tacotruck
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Jun 21, 2006 (1:43 pm)
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I OWN A 95 TOYOTA TACOMA 2.4 I HAVENT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT EXCEPT THE MANIFOLD HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. IT KEEPS CRACKING THEM IN HALF AND THE STUDS THAT CONNECT IT TO THE PIPE COME LOOSE ALL THE TIME. PLEASE SHARE YOUR INPUT, THANK YOU
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tacoma
by vabundez
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Jul 08, 2006 (4:22 pm)
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where is the transmission gauge located in a 2006 toyota tacoma v6??
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Re: tacoma [vabundez]
by pb2themax
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Jul 09, 2006 (1:02 pm)
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Replying to: vabundez (Jul 08, 2006 4:22 pm)
There isn't one. It just has a fill hole on the side of the transmission. If the fluid is up to hole then the the fluid level is fine. Kind of like the rear differential.
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Re: Filters [msibille]
by kbcvg
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Jul 13, 2006 (10:11 am)
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Replying to: msibille (Apr 16, 2005 12:00 pm)
I have an '05 Tacoma, V6. Any idea how to loosen and remove the oil filter housing in order to turn it upside down to take off the filter?
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Oil additives
by steveh427
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Jul 19, 2006 (11:33 am)
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I drive my '05 Double cab about 2 to 3 times per week. I was thinking of using something like Lucas Oil stabilizer to better protect the engine from cold starts. Has anyone used this and what is your opinion? Also, another general questions that someone many know. On average, how long does it take for oil to completely circulate throughout the engine?
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