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Ron, definitely go to Toyota Nation, and put tons of details up there, including vehicle history. That's awfully low odometer mileage, for 6 year old truck.... which is fine, or is it? It might also suggest the vehicle usage hasn't been "full range", and maybe the fuel system is getting cruddy. Has it been on the highway, driven fairly hard? If not, how long since it has> Toyota trucks, treated right, are not usually a problem.... with the exception of the early Tacoma "frame death", which mine had. 160, 000 miles, and I didn't even take that good care of it, other than running Amsoil in the crank. Thing purrrred. 3.4 v6 Pour a can of Sea Foam into a tank of gas, and see if that helps. Also, are you getting your fuel from a reputable gas station.... one that also moves a lot of fuel? |
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I have a 2003 Tacoma Extended Cab 2WD with 40,000 miles on the original tires. They are Firestone Wilderness HT P205 75R15 97s M+S. They are rated at 60,000 miles, and still have good tread. However, I am beginning to shop for replacements. Can anyone recommend good replacements (competitor or otherwise). I live in Florida, and I drive mostly on improved roads and highways with very little off road driving. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.
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Replying to: juking2 (Sep 18, 2007 12:17 am) Do you want inexpensive? Do you want superior ride? If I could easily afford them, as daily usage tires, I would ALWAYS buy Michellin's. Frankly, I never believed Michellins could be that much better than other tires, until I put a set on my van. It was like I had purchased a new car. The ride was that much different than the "cheaper" tires. They do make some pretty good sized tires. My 2¢ |
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Can anyone comment on the best manuals for just basic maintenance? How are Haynes and Chiltons for Toyotas? I didn't care for them for Hondas and picked up an official shop manual on helminc.com but they don't have Toyotas.
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Replying to: mikefm58 (Sep 23, 2007 10:33 am)
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Replying to: dasman12 (Sep 23, 2007 1:06 pm) |
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| i prefer chilton's they give more data such as horsepower ratings-they're at kragen...although your vehicle may be too new for publication | |
| i have a 98 tacoma trd. The clutch seems to squeak mostly when it is colder weather outside. I have no idea what weather could have to do with it but I have tried spraying anti squeak stuff on there and nothing seems to help. does anybody have an answer?? | |
My '02 Tacoma squeaked as well. Good news is that it didn't effect operation of the clutch or pose a safety hazzard. Bad news is that the bushing around the clutch/pedal needs to be replaced. Cost is about $300. I decided to put up with the intermittent squeak - have it sprayed from time to time. Maybe if I win the lottery I'll get 'her fixed lol. 
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