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#52 of 184 Headlight adjustments by mikentexas Feb 08, 2004 (7:19 pm)
I have a 2002 Tacoma. How do I adjust the headlights? The dealer tells me he's done it right, but I think the lights shine too high. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: bbrashier (Aug 27, 2005 5:52 am)
#53 of 184 Tundra Spark Plugs by ageyling Mar 02, 2004 (6:32 am)
Is anyone familiar with the spark plugs on the V8 Tundra Engine? I believe it is the 2UV-FE Engine. I have a 2003 and the manual says there are spark plugs but when I look at the engine, where the spark plugs should be there are flat rectangular black caps. The caps have a bolt holding them down adn there is a four pin connector attached. Following this wire to the harness, I find that the other 7 similar caps lead to the same harness and the harness goes in a large black cover on the front of the drivers side valve cover. So I assume these rectangular caps are the spark plug covers and the black cover on the front of the valve cover is the distributor, but this leaves me with one issue. Why four wires leading to the spark plug and why are they so small? Normally spark plug cables are much thicker due to the high voltage. Replies to this message: dwbehrens (Jul 01, 2004 5:56 am) jlucari (Jan 16, 2006 5:53 pm)
#54 of 184 by ageyling Mar 02, 2004 (6:38 am)
Found an answer somewhere else for a 2000 Tundra. I assume it is the same.   They are located under each coil boot...Instead of one ignition coil like in older vehicles...each spark plug has its own coil boot.
#55 of 184 Tacoma DC questions by spyd Mar 04, 2004 (9:13 am)
Hey all. I have an 2001 Tacoma DC, I'm quickly reaching 50K miles and need to change all 4 tires, 5 with the spare. But I'm also thinking about trying to improve the ride quality by changing the shocks and struts, the ride is just a little too bouncy for me as an everyday driver. My questions are:  1. If changing the shocks and struts, along with new tires are enough to improve the ride, or is it there not going to be much difference?  2. Is there a particular brand/make I should be looking for?  3. Should I just get my tires changed and the 50K mile service, and save the money for the Scion tC for the "better" ride?   Thanx in advance Spyd
#56 of 184 30,000 mile service by jyd2 Mar 10, 2004 (11:23 am)
My 2001 tundra needs the required 30,000 mile service done.   My local toyota dealer is quoting $429.95 to do the job, while an independent mechanic is advertising something like $280.00 in the newspaper.   My question is whether or not i'm required under warranty to have the work done by a Toyota mechanic. Am I stuck having to pay the inflated dealer price if I don't want to void the warranty? I really don't have that much money and it would be a great help to save over 100 bucks.   i have the 3 extra year extended warranty with Toyota also..doubt that makes any difference.
#57 of 184 oil change for Tundra by doochem Mar 15, 2004 (8:24 am)
I would like to know if Tundra owners in southern states like Florida are using toyota recommended 5w30 motor oil. It seems to me that in hot climates it would be wiser to use something like 10w40 instead. I have been told that the only reason Toyota recommends the lighter oil is to eke out a little higher gas mileage. I have always used 20w50 in my former cars, and it worked out very well. I drove each one of them over 150,000 miles and neither of them was consuming any oil at that point. What is the general feeling among Toyota owners? I have a 2003 Camry and a Tundra that I have to service. each vehicle has over 1000 miles on it. Thanks
#59 of 184 Recommended brands & amounts of fluids for Toyota Tacoma by deritz May 19, 2004 (2:02 pm)
Years ago I used to do all my own maintainance on my vehicles... & still do my own oil changes. But now with the high prices being quoted, am ready to do it again. However the manual makes sure there is NO information so you are enticed to go to the dealer or outlet.. What I need is the recommended brands of Transiition fluid, Differential Oil & Trasfer Case oil & the amounts needed for a 1999 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 3.4L-V.6 As a female guess I am going to have to get over grease & dirt on my hand for the sake of economy... Found a great site at www.4x4wire.com but it just states fluid of your choice & it's been so long I am at a loss. Thanks for any help anyone can give.
#60 of 184 My 89 Pickup/2.4 engine by baltychen May 19, 2004 (2:53 pm)
My truck now have over 210k miles and recently I put a rebuilt engine. The only problem I have is it won't shift to OD drive and the manual OD button malfunctioning. Otherwise, everything runs OK. Anyone can give me some tips? Thanks.

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