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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.
#31 of 184 Bedliner Advantages and Disadvantages by bronzemask Nov 05, 2003 (9:41 am)
Hi, basically bedliners fall into two obvious catagories- drop in and spray on.   Advantages to a TOP quality drop in: -correct one is custom fit to your truck -will protect your bed better than spray on because of thicker material -if liner becomes damaged, it can be pulled out and replaced (the spray in liners do become damaged over time) -no overspray or wobbly edges if done poorly -you don't have to worry about the bed being completely clean before putting it in -cost is usually lower because of less labor Disadvantages to any drop in: -water can collect under the liner and rust your bed faster   Advantages to a TOP quality spray in liner: -can be color matched to your truck, can even be multiple colors (from an experienced technician) -tighter, more perfect coverage -built in texture, stuff doesn't slide around as much in the bed -no manufacturer name molded into the liner, you can make the bed as smooth as possible Disadvantages to a spray in: -built in texture can be rough on things you don't want scratched (you included) -once it's there, it's there, even if it's a bad job (very tough to remove, redo, or touch up)
#32 of 184 Bedliner Advantages and Disadvantages by oregonboy Nov 07, 2003 (12:36 pm)
Disadvantages to any drop in: Noise - can rattle on rough roads. Paint wear - movement between liner and painted bed can wear through paint (in spots) leading to rust.   Advantage: smoother surface = easier to clean.
#33 of 184 lark68 by lark68 Dec 02, 2003 (1:42 pm)
Have a 1990 two wheel drive with 67,000 miles. Want to change fuel filter but can't find it. Thought it was underneath by right rear wheel.
#34 of 184 lark68 by lark68 Dec 03, 2003 (11:16 am)
Ref: fuel filter. Never mind I found it. Changed it. Although I don't think that is my problem. The engine seems to "buck" or cut out, rough idle. It bucks when I stop accelerating, or on the level when foot is just resting on accelerator. Started out by changing plugs, then spark plug wires, then distributor cap and rotor. All top quality parts. Oh yes, a can of drygas also. Any thoughts on the matter appreciated.
#35 of 184 lark68 by rlafaver Dec 03, 2003 (11:57 am)
You might want to look for a vacuum leak. On older cars the advance/retard on the distributor was a common cause for this, but I don't know how that relates on newer engines. Another thing to look at is fuel pressure.
#36 of 184 30k mile check recommendation for 2k1 Tacoma by glenn43 Dec 04, 2003 (9:36 am)
At 30k, my owners Manual recommends oil change,replace engine air filter, Spark plugs (not sure why so early for plugs), engine coolant,and overall inspection of other components. The dealers 30k check up recommends replace trans fluid, diff fluid, pcv valve,fuel filter along with inspecting everything else.They're asking between $340 to $380. Any reason why there's a huge difference from owners manual to dealer recommended 30k maintenance? I'm considering doing my own maintenance checkup following the owners maual recommendation. Chilton only covers Tacoma's up to 2000. I assume the engine for 2000 and 2001 are simular.
#37 of 184 Dealer/Manufacturer difference by tcasboy Dec 07, 2003 (5:51 pm)
The reason for the difference between the dealer's recommendation and the factory's is the $340-380 worth of needless work for the dealer's service department.

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