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#21 of 184 bedliner reply by ohmboy Oct 02, 2003 (9:59 am)
I installed a Herculiner kit myself on my 00 when it was new. This is a cheaper do-it-yourself version of the Rhino product. I considered Rhino at the time and probably would go that way if I had it to do over simply because it looks a little better. This being said, I still get positive comments on my Herculiner quite frequently. I would go without a liner before I'd ever put a plastic one in my truck again. If you ever intend on putting anything in the bed of your truck there is no other option. Just one country boy's opinion.
#22 of 184 2002 Tacoma PreRunner 4-Cylinder Oil Filter Change??? by nomore76 Oct 04, 2003 (7:11 am)
I change the oil in all my vehicles myself to save money and be assured of quality work. However, I am getting really tired of the location, access and convenience of the filter on my 4-cyl Tacoma. When the filter is removed (long after I've drained the rest of the oil), at least a cup runs down my arm, splashes all over skid plate, and then drips all over the garage floor from various locations!!! Does anyone have any tips? I've never owned a car or truck that made such a mess.
#23 of 184 Tough Oil Filter Changes by spleck Oct 04, 2003 (8:16 pm)
On cars that have an awkward filter location, I usually slip a plastic trash bag over the filter before I remove it.   I've also noticed that if you change the oil with the engine cold, the filter comes off only about half full of oil--no spill. The disadvantage is that without the engine warm, the oil won't flow out as well.
#24 of 184 Oil problems by saupe130 Oct 20, 2003 (6:46 pm)
I have the 3.4 v6 Tacoma, and it spills the oil too. I put cardboard under it to catch what doesn't hit the drain pan. I bought a Trans Dapt oil filter relocator for it, and it allows you to move the filter to a move convenient (vertical) location, and uses a FL-1A filter (standard Ford) that you can get anywhere. Haven't installed it yet, but willpost when I do and let y'all know how she works out. I also bought a sliding gate valve drain plug, so don't need a wrench now to let the oil out of the pan. I can attest to the fact that this item is pretty cool. Got it from Toyota Performance. Replies to this message: sailrn (Nov 01, 2007 10:56 am)
#25 of 184 Where IS the Oil Filter? by sgueglia Oct 22, 2003 (8:00 am)
Thanks for the recent discussions on saving oil from making a mess. I have a more basic problem. Making my first oil change at 4K and can't find the filter. Please help. No mention of it in owner's man...I guess they want the revenue at a dealer.   Thanks,   Jim Replies to this message: jtress (May 15, 2005 7:19 am)
#26 of 184 by saupe130 Oct 27, 2003 (6:40 pm)
If it's a V-6 3.4L, if you contort your arm to the right side of the engine through the alternator belt, it's hanging off the driver's side of the block below the exhaust manifold. Don't know about the 4 cyl.
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#28 of 184 Tire Pressures by dwbehrens Nov 03, 2003 (1:58 am)
I have 5 Toyotas, including one Tundra truck. For the past 15 to 20 years, I have been inflating all my tires to slightly below maximum inflation pressures. That is, on the 265/70R16 tires on my Tundra, the maximum inflation pressure is 44 PSI. I inflate them to 42 PSI. The ride in the vehicles is a little harder, but handling control, fuel economy, tire wear, and wet weather driving is improved.
#29 of 184 Oil Changes by dwbehrens Nov 03, 2003 (2:13 am)
I use Mobil 1 Synthetic oil in all my vehicles. Oil changes are at 10,000 mile intervals, with oil filters changed every 5,000 miles. It keeps it simple to remember.   Mobil 1 gear oil in differentials (non limited slip), transfer cases, and manual transmissions is changed when new, thereafter every 100,000 miles.   Automatic trans fluid is drained and refilled every motor oil change (10,000 miles) using the drain plug found on all Toyota trans pans. Since the torque converter is not drained, refill is only 25% to 40% of full trans fluid capacity. I drop the pan and clean it every 40,000 to 50,000 miles. I don't use synthetic trans fluid, but adhere to Toyota's recommendation for use of Type T-IV fluid in the tranmissions that require it.

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