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#157 of 184 "Maint Required" light on at 11K on '05 Tacoma by winterbones Jul 23, 2006 (1:41 pm)
#158 of 184 "Maint Required" light on at 11K on '05 Tacoma by winterbones Jul 11, 2006 (6:16 am)
Just had my "Maintanence Required" light to come on and stay on - on my 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab pickup. Mileage is at 11,000 +.   Anyone know what I need to check for or probably replace?   Thanks for your replies. Replies to this message: cctruck (Jul 13, 2006 5:10 pm) winterbones (Jul 17, 2006 9:14 am) nytaco05 (Jul 17, 2006 2:31 pm) and 1 more... nytaco05 (Jul 16, 2006 4:27 pm)
#159 of 184 Re: "Maint Required" light on at 11K on '05 Tacoma [winterbones] by cctruck Jul 13, 2006 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: winterbones (Jul 11, 2006 6:16 am) It probably just means you need to change the oil, I think they're set to go off every 5K and the mechanic resets it after doing the maintenance. You can reset it yourself, look in the manual for instructions.   hth;   DCraig. Replies to this message: winterbones (Jul 17, 2006 9:14 am) nytaco05 (Jul 17, 2006 2:31 pm) winterbones (Jul 17, 2006 7:09 pm)
#160 of 184 Re: "Maint Required" light on at 11K on '05 Tacoma [winterbones] by nytaco05 Jul 16, 2006 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: winterbones (Jul 11, 2006 6:16 am) Its just part of the new smart cars system. Everyday it self diagnose itself and keeps track of the last maintenance period as well. It is programmed to set off every 5k miles or so, unless there is a malfunction with the engine or brakes or anything in that nature.
#161 of 184 Re: "Maint Required" light on at 11K on '05 Tacoma [cctruck] by winterbones Jul 17, 2006 (9:14 am)
Replying to: cctruck (Jul 13, 2006 5:10 pm) Well, that is a story in itself because I have had the last and first two oil changes since I bought this Taco at a Pennzoil oil change center. The first time I had the oil changed, I checked the oil immediately after they changed it and it showed up as a slighty clear color on the dipstick and the oil filter was a Pennzoil brand filter. A little oil was spilled also. No biggy, just a sure sign that it was changed.   Second time, (After 3K miles) I checked the oil's color and it had become more of a brown color by then and so I went back to the same place and had it changed again. I checked it when my wife brought it home and guess what? Same brown color, no signs of oil spillage, dust still on the filter, and the "Maint Required" light comes on about 2 weeks after that.   I think I will change it myself from now on.   So, how do those of us that use jiffy-type lube up centers now for a solid fact that thier oil is actually being changed? Replies to this message: nytaco05 (Jul 17, 2006 2:31 pm) winterbones (Jul 17, 2006 7:09 pm)
#162 of 184 Re: "Maint Required" light on at 11K on '05 Tacoma [winterbones] by nytaco05 Jul 17, 2006 (2:31 pm)
Replying to: winterbones (Jul 17, 2006 9:14 am) I take my truck to the dealership. Its not cheap, but I love the customer service there and the quality of their work. I rather pay the extra $ knowing that it's being spent rightfully. You know what they say, you get what you paid for. Replies to this message: winterbones (Jul 17, 2006 7:09 pm)
#163 of 184 Re: "Maint Required" light on at 11K on '05 Tacoma [nytaco05] by winterbones Jul 17, 2006 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: nytaco05 (Jul 17, 2006 2:31 pm) Great! You need a pat on the back but, I think you missed the point. There is no sure way of knowing that they changed it for sure unless you change it yourself. Even your friendly dealer to whom you like to spend more money on because you want to get what you pay for, could be doing the same thing with a smile. That's my point.
#164 of 184 Are you sure it got changed. by ustazzaf Jul 17, 2006 (7:34 pm)
To reset the maintenance light, with the truck turned off, push and hold the trip meter button while turning on the ignition. Think you have to hold it like 5 seconds. As for making sure the oil gets changed, either mark the drain plug with a paint pen days in advance. Then make sure the seal was broken. I personally prefer to go to a place where I can watch them do it. Don't believe the insurance won't allow you in the shop crap. The only reason they don't want you out there is because they don't want you to know what they are doing. Most places design their shop with a viewing window to allow you to watch without getting dirty or run over. Replies to this message: winterbones (Jul 17, 2006 7:46 pm) seraniko (Jul 23, 2006 9:44 am) pb2themax (Jul 23, 2006 1:41 pm) sampson4 (Dec 09, 2006 1:46 pm) and 1 more...
#165 of 184 Re: Are you sure it got changed. [ustazzaf] by winterbones Jul 17, 2006 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: ustazzaf (Jul 17, 2006 7:34 pm) Yea, I did the reset thingy and changed the oil myself this time with Mobil 1 Synthetic and a Toyota branded filter. Pat me on the back! he he   Thanks for the replies in these forums. Helped out alot.
#166 of 184 Re: Are you sure it got changed. [ustazzaf] by seraniko Jul 23, 2006 (9:44 am)
Replying to: ustazzaf (Jul 17, 2006 7:34 pm) reset topic is at p 157 of your owners manual on a taco. Replies to this message: pb2themax (Jul 23, 2006 1:41 pm) sampson4 (Dec 09, 2006 1:46 pm) pb2themax (Mar 09, 2007 2:21 am)

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