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#214 of 539 Re: '04 Tacoma V6 valve noise by apicalsys Jan 24, 2004 (12:05 am)
I called my dealer about the valve(??) noise and the service manager said not to be concerned. He said that if the timing were off, it would be very difficult to start, which it isn't. He also said that if the knock sensor was bad, the check engine light would be on, but it isn't. My knocking, or pinging, isn't so bad that I cannot live with it but I want to be sure that I am not gong to cause any long term damage. The dealer said that I should not be concerned about engine damage from the pinging so I'm not taking it in yet. In your case, nomorevw1, the vibration you are experiencing may be the knock sensor kicking in to retard the pinging. This is the purpose of the knock sensor. You should try a tank of 89 or 93 octane to see if the same behavior occurs to confirm this. It sounds like you and I are experiencing the same "problem" but I have not noticed the vibration, maybe because I did go ahead and fill up with 93.   Let's keep the dialog open to see how it goes for the next few thousand miles.   Thanks for the responses.
#215 of 539 87 Octane 03 V6 by moparbad Jan 25, 2004 (8:44 am)
Regular unleaded in my area is 87 octane and no pinging/detonation in my 03 V6.
#216 of 539 Re: '04 Tacoma V6 valve noise by apicalsys Jan 27, 2004 (6:51 am)
Since we've only got ~1000 miles, maybe the engine hasn't "loosened up" yet. Gonna give mine some more time before I let dealer look at it. I'll see what it's like around 4000 miles when I go in for 1st oil change.
#217 of 539 Maintenance intervals by mtngal Jan 27, 2004 (12:04 pm)
I've managed to lose my maintenance manual for my 2000 2WD Xtra Cab 4 cylinder Tacoma. I'm overdue for the 120,000 mile servicing and starting to think about the 150,000 mile servicing. Does anyone know of a link to a web site that would call out what is supposed to be done for each servicing? Or else, take a look at their manual and let me know which one (I vaguely recollect that they are different) is the more extensive, and what is required? I sure would appreciate it!   Also, could I get a new one from the dealer?
#218 of 539 mtngal by steveeast Jan 27, 2004 (12:41 pm)
You can get that info from Toyota's web site.   http://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/smg/pdfs/auto_truck_service_- 00.pdf   has the complete info for a 2000, but you can also request it for just a specific mileage.   Steve.   Steve.
#219 of 539 steveeast by mtngal Jan 27, 2004 (1:01 pm)
Thank you very much - that is exactly what I was looking for! I went ahead and printed out the truck portion so I'll be able to figure it out later.
#220 of 539 RE: magnaflow muffler by chorton Feb 03, 2004 (10:29 am)
I got the 1 in, 2 out system, It's not REAL dual exhaust, but I LOVE IT! It keeps sounding better with age. The gas mileage is up to about 21mpg hwy! my all around mileage is about 17mpg. Took it off roading a few weeks ago, that exhaust really sounds good when there is a slight strain at 2k-3k rpm. I put the dual pipes out both sides between the back tires and the rr bumper so it would look as close to factory as possible. The power increase is mostly at hwy speeds, but itr seems to have taken about 1/2 to 3/4 of a second off my 0-60 time. it's still around 10 seconds though. My White 00 Tacoma X-cab SR5 V6 Auto came with the 3:9 rear end(bought it used w/48,000 miles). I wish it had the 4:1. But the 31/10.50's seem to do fine even without it. does anyone here have any advice on finding a USED 4:1,maybe at a junkyard or somthing. with the locking diff? That would top it off!!!
#221 of 539 It's almost here! by sc0rpi0 Feb 04, 2004 (8:57 am)
Here's a pressrelease for new Tacoma X-Runner (replacement for S-Runner) 2005. http://pressroom.toyota.com/photo_library/display_release.html?id- - =2004tacoma-xrunner_r   And it's got the new 4.0L V6.....240hp, 285lbs/ft. Ford Ranger, eat your heart out
#222 of 539 05 Tacoma Don't like it by moparbad Feb 04, 2004 (9:28 am)
I do not like what I see. Maybe when the 4WD model is unvieled it will look better. Also, Frontier 05 will have 4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 250-plus horsepower and 270-plus lb-ft of torque and looks to be competive in every way to Toyota. Glad I have my 03 Tacoma SR5 4WD. Only items I would want are the new engine and rear doors.
#223 of 539 05 Taco by emt Feb 04, 2004 (11:36 am)
Well I have mixed emotions on what I saw. I to hope the 4wd unit will look better. As far as the V6 goes, great, but what about a V8??? If they really wanted a sports truck, then they should have shoved a V8 in there and for an added bonus, the super charger! I am not one for hood scoops, so that just turned me off. I do like the basic looks of the truck though. I like the size increase but to knock Dodge and the Dakota out of the ring, a V8 will be needed. Also, I hope they offer the 6ft bed with the crew cab. If not, I will look at the Frontier or hang onto my 98 x-cab until the wheels fall off!

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