Tacoma 30k Service With A Toyota Master Tech!
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- Talking maintenance, tips, tunes, and common issues about the Toyota Tacoma. In this video I dive into discussions with a former Toyota Master Technician that specializes in the Tacoma and get his thoughts on what is needed to keep your Tacoma running forever..
Jason (Located in North County San Diego, CA): 1-760-566-6157
Shell Rotella Oil 0w20: www.napaonline.com/en/p/SHE55...
5 Qts For Transfer Case and Front Diff: www.amsoil.com/p/severe-gear-...
4 Qts For Rear Diff: www.amazon.com/Lucas-10122-14...
Oil Filter: www.amazon.com/TOYOTA-04152-Y...
Oil Plug Gaskets: www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyota...
Denso Spark Plugs: www.napaonline.com/en/p/DEN34...
If you want to keep your Tacoma preforming it’s best watch the car care nut. He’s the absolute best I’ve ever seen.
Yup, he even states the plastic filters are well made and should last a lifetime. I go by his recommendations.
I ABSOLUTELY agree. That man knows what he's talking about, and I take every last word of his advice
@@PianoUniversewhat plastic filter. The filter cartridge housing?
Yes that is the one.@@AntilleanConfederation
@@PianoUniverse what makes no sense to me is that Lexus has that same part metal. While Toyota uses plastic. That’s some BS. They could just use metal for all of the models
Very impressed with how he wipes everything up. I do most of my own maintenance and do the same thing. Really good video and it's always nice when you find that go to mechanic.
I’m anal also after I do anything with oil or lube I hit it with brake clean. Just so I know if there is any leaks
I love listening to the mechanics they know what’s going on!!
Thank you for making this video. I learned quite a bit about maintenance that I didn't know before.. All these valuable information will be essential in helping my Tacoma last as long as possible. Thank you and Jason.
Glad it was helpful!🤙🏼
Thanks so much for this vid, great info for future use. Jason is not too far away from me in case I need his expertise.
Thanks for the video. Lots of helpful DYI nuggets that are definitely going to help me.
best video i have seen in a long time. Thank you guys.
Awesome video! I just picked up my brand new 23' Taco TRD Sport 4x4 LB with only 13km on the odo. So good to know all this info! Rotella is not very common here in Canada(not that I can find) but I've always used Penzoil Platinum in all my Lexus' and now will continue to use it in the Taco. My previous 08' Lexus ES 350 (yes 15yrs old) which I used as a trade in, had zero build up of sludge when looking in the oil fill port. Still looked brand new inside. I would highly recommend it as well. Changed it either every 8000km or twice a year. Cheers!
Thank you! Congrats on picking up the new taco! Glad the video was of help to you! Thanks for the info on the Penzoil platinum and stay tuned for part two!
This is one of the best toyota youtube vids ive ever watched.
Really enjoyed the video had to subscribe. Thanks for sharing the information!
My pleasure 🤙🏼
Master tech without proper oil filter wrench. Uses a hammer and chisel. I wouldn't let him near my truck.
😂
Oh you for sure have already had a tech far worse than this work on your truck.
I was saying the same thing while watching I know almost nothing and I have the proper tool. lol
This is a great informative video! #subscribed Thank you for taking the time to put this out.
Thank you!
Hey man, good video, I need to change some fluids on my 3rd gen so this video really helped. Cheers from New Brunswick, Canada.
What a stand-up dude. Great video!
I’m pretty sure the interval for spark plugs is 60k miles. Replacing it at 30k is overkill. You mind as well change your oil at 1k miles. Follow The Car Care Nut for better information. This guy is something else.
spark plug change on 3.4 5VZ taco costs 200$ to 300$ ... so yes 30k interval is a massive cost expenditure
Not tomentionheput the wrong fluid in the transfer case. Fine for warm weather use only, but will have shifting issues in the cold
@@shawnengstrom3906 He put a great alternative oil in the transfer compared to that over priced Toyota transfer case oil that costs $100 for a quart. It doesnt get better than Amsoil severe gear 75w-90 for diffs and transfer case for the automatic 3rd gen. car care nut confirmed this himself.
Totally agree. 30k to replace iridium spark plugs is just crazy. Might as well put new tires on it every 10k as well lol..
@@efil4kizumif you do it your self can’t be more than 100 for spark plugs it’s fine to go up to the recommended interval as long as you are using OEM oil I do 5k on synthetic oil
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I learned so much from this, thank you for sharing!!!
Glad to hear it 👍🏼!
Yet another extremely helpful and educational video. It’s unfortunate mechanics like Jason are few and far between. He is truly passionate about what he does.
Ain’t that the truth!
Awesomely informative video. To get more of the old fluids and debris out of the cases and oil pans, I keep the drain plug out and add some new fluid and flush it out. Over kill, but...
I’ve seen several people do that! Definitely never hurts to go the extra mile 👍🏼.
Wish I could find a guy like Jason where I live (NorCal). These kind of master technicians are great to have in your life
Other than the large slip joint pliers, I liked his cleanliness with his tools and wiping down the parts serviced. I follow west coast taco and sure he wouldn't trust his vehicle to any old backyard shade tree mechanic. As long as he trust him I guess its ok. I like the Car Care Nut channel. He a master Toyota mechanic who also went independent and has a lot of valuable content and is very thorough. Thanks for posting!
I was also cringing when he, as a Toyota master tech, doesn't have the oil filter wrench specific to this truck, and many other Toyota models in his box.. Also the transfer case and front diff calls for a lighter oil than 75W90.. He mentioned he tried royal purple in a manual transmission and it would't shift properly, that being most manuals call for a GL4 rating fliud, and the Tacoma actually requires a GL3, but is almost impossible to get except at the Toyota dealer for like $100/ bottle..
better slip joint pliers instead of 48 inch pipe wrench.
@@shredfest30 He has the tool, just let a buddy borrow it. You should read before you reply.
Jason is such a awesome guy, worst part about leaving SD was not having him available anymore. Always enjoyed talking dirt bikes with him while he was working on my truck
I don’t know if I could totally trust a mechanic that doesn’t even have the right tools to remove a Toyota oil filter and one that reuses the crush washers.
I'm not one to criticize but I was thinking the same thing.
Ok mr master technician its not like he’s doing it at the dealership where the have the filter cups provided along with a supply of crush washers
@@PROJECTIRONWOLF1 .85 for a crush washer
@@Slickand515 ok? You think hes going to drive to a Toyota dealership to get those crush washers he's probably only using what the customer supplied
I don't doubt he's a decent tech but.... there''s so so much wrong in this vid (Oh, and I could care less about the crush washers)
Good for him! Best of luck!
very informative thanks for your questions.
Great video!! Learned a lot!!
Damn dude you are posting almost every day! 👏
Won’t be able to keep this pace up forever, but I owed you guys some new content.. I didn’t post a whole lot last month. So making up for it now🤙🏼
I started packing my house up and will put it up for sale so that I can move closer to Jason. It's all for my Taco because I love it.
lol..........Yah o.k.
These are mechanics I have always dealt with. But unfortunately you can't find many of them in my area anymore. They are honest and labor does not cost you a house note. They can literally diagnose your vehicle's issues with their eyes closed. Thanks for Jason information and showcasing his skillset and passion for toyota's . He is south of me and worth the drive.
These 3.5L motors in the Tacoma which are also known as 2GR-FKS are bullet proof they posses a 6 bolt main which very impressive in durability it’s also a high compression motor like 11:1 ratio , and I found that it runs way better on 91 octane after switching from 87 octane I noticed the truck livened up and wasn’t as sluggish and my fuel mileage went up , and this mechanic is right about these motors being detuned, that’s why they’re like almost brand new at 200,000 miles! I’ve seen a timing chain on this 3.5L in the Tacoma it is MASSIVE , it’s 3X bigger than the Chevy Colorado 3.6L
Appreciate this post and your insight!👍🏼🤙🏼
The 2gr-fks is literally a tuners dream. I found that the engine is already maxed out on 87 fuel. it’s very quick to ping when advancing timing. I use 93 octane and w tuning alone was able to get almost 40 peak hp gain. plenty more available w e85. probably another 20hp. These engines are like a 6 cylinder k series is what they remind me of. From the factory not much but couple mods and you’re rocking and rolling. Has everything you need for some good performance.
i prefer the 1gr-fe but to each their own. im old school
Lol they have there share of problems.
Awesome post
This is why I do it myself when it comes to maintenance. I know it's in great hands and with love. Great video! Very informative. The last time i took my car in for an oil change. I sat in the dealership for over 6 hours and was never told that the oil change was completed 5 hours ago. Until i went up to the service desk to find out why it's taking so long for an oil change. So pisses off I never went back to that maita toyota dealership. Just a horrible service and a lier at that too with the service writer trying to charge me extra for sonething that it doesn't existed. Because I been doing the oil change myself and i known what it has and doesn't have.
I went to school with Jason. We were the top guys in auto shop. Jason was always super passionate about making things perform well and reading everything he could get his hands on. I remember the Nissan pickup he owned.. tuned the crap out of that thing! Put side drafts on it, played with timing and jetting.. that was the fastest Nissan 4 cyl, I had ever seen!
Last time I saw him was at Carlsbad Raceway. He had a bad ass twin turbo 67' Camaro.
He still has the Camaro 👍🏼👍🏼
Toyota Master Tech....big ass channel lock, hammer and chisel on a plastic oil filter housing..SERIOUSLY??..also seems reuse the drain plug washers......what a master...
Listen man you are no mechanic clearly if you buy new crush washers all the time you aren’t a mechanic you are a wannabe just remember older cars didn’t even use crush washers lol this guy knows what he’s doing if you’re a mechanic it’s pretty obvious everyone has different techniques but if it gets the job done and doesn’t damage anything it’s the right way
He ran to Harbor Freight to get some basic tools. Don’t expect much SST
@@MichiganMitch23 .... wow.... I thought the mechanic was an idiot, but you actually took first place. Good job
@@Icarusrider
I’ve done my own oil change for my small fleet of Toyotas and these washers are good for multiple oil changes. In fact, I rarely change the washer.
yep soon as he broke out the Channel locks i'm done lol then the pry bar chisel lolololol , magin the next guy with his correct cup socket trying to slide it on that mangled mess cursing the last hack that worked on it lol. , been working on Toyota axles for 30 years and never used a new crush washer and never had a leak so the jury is still out on that one ,
Good job bro! I bought a brand new Tacoma 2022 manual transmission & my truck would clunk so bad when I would shift I thought it was normal because that's the way I bought it, I changed each of my fluids one at a time over to amsoil I noticed the biggest difference & all the clunking went away when I used amsoil severe gear 75w-90 in the rear diff. & Redline MT-LV in the transfer case
Good work man 👍🏼🤙🏼
this is a sick video !!! love my 3rd gen . great questions you asking also ! i had to mute every time the rock an roll played tho , but all good awesome bro !!
Thanks man! Trying to keep you guys in the loop and hopefully help with some common questions we have a hard time finding straight forward answers about.🤙🏼
@@westcoasttaco 🔥hell yeah
I agree with the whole statement. Please turn WAY DOWN the musical interludes
@@merlinzipp I’ll definitely mess with the music volume to see what I can do to make it less loud. Were you using headphones? Just trying to pin down where the issue is mainly happening. When I was playing it through a regular speaker everything seemed balanced🤔.. Or maybe my hearing is jacked 🤣?? but thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 🤙🏼!
@@westcoasttaco I was on my Mac Book Pro speakers, not listening on head phones. The music was about twice as loud as your speech, to my estimation. Keep creating the good Taco content.
Jason got skills. I don’t think I can remove the oil filter housing without breaking it using a hammer, flat screwdriver, and a channel lock. 👍
THANK YOU for this.
Damn, glad I stumbled on this. Can you ball park about what you spent. No worries if not. I'll reach out to Jason. Thank you for posting this!
I would reach out to him. It’s been a while and I don’t remember what I paid?? It was definitely way less than what a dealership would have charged.🤙🏼
@@westcoasttaco Copy that. Will do.
Nice vid.
Gotta love SoCal (unsually wet I hear) - it's probably 70 degrees and yet he's got his standard issue hoodie on and a tuke. ;)
Lol! Yeah it was sub 70s that day… pretty chilly for a Southern California guys🤣. We have been in our May gray season.. so the weather definitely hasn’t been our typical Norm.. but we roll with the punches down here😂!
I use this video to do a 30,000 mi on my truck. I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD Pro a couple of points, there IS a grease zerk on the driveshaft U-Joint just aft of the transfer case, don't neglected it mine was thirsty, the rest are greaseless. It would also be helpful if you gave some torque values. otherwise a great video and a rare find of a mechanic. Also your mechanic used a sharp yank to remove the front diff plugs. I used a quality Allen wrench and gave it a sharp kick to the rear (had ni lift) Thanks to you both
Great video. It's always cool to talk to your mechanic. The next time you see him ask about the engine failure - cylinder heads, valves and loss of compression that the 3rd gens are experiencing. Also head gasket and timing cover leaks. Would like to know the reasons why and how to prevent them. Thanks
Thanks Steve and will do👍🏼
Where can I find this mechanic?I'm in Cincinnati
@@carlwray4627 Cincinnati, Ohio? Drive South West for about 2300 miles to San Diego, Ca. and you will eventually run into him.😂
What’s different with 2023 v6 that you saying they having problems?
have not heard about these engine failures. i’d be curious to learn more about them as well.
After watching this video I went and checked my new 23 Tacomas Diffs the front diff was black just like the one in the video my truck dont have but 6,400 miles I changed that out and my back diff was 2 1/2 quarts low and I had the Dealer change my oil at 4,600 miles and the tech checked all the boxes on my work order he checked the fluids and every thing was good.
🤯😱 glad you double checked it! That rear diff could have had some serious issues if you would have waited until the recommended fluid interval change.
Great video! Nice to meet your mechanic. Feels good driving home after you’re fluid changes doesn’t it? Like your truck would thank you if it could.. lol
I’m curious as to the fluid change intervals as far as time vs mileage. Up here in Lake Arrowhead I only use my truck for inclement weather and camping/hiking. Got a little EV for everything else. So I usually only put 3k-5k/year on my truck. Wondering if I should change after a certain amount of time even if I’m well under his recommended 30k.
Spark plug brand absolutely matters. I changed the plugs myself on my Gen 1. Used whatever brand the local parts store sold. Autolites I think it was. Truck ran like absolute crap. Took it to my mechanic and he immediately tossed them and switched to NGKs. Purred like a kitten after that.
Thank you! Jason is a great guy and beyond knowledgeable.. I would probably do like a “time” type of a service interval.. I’m kind of the same way with my truck.. it’ll be a year in October since I bought it.. and I’ve only put about 3000 miles on it so far.. I really wanted to do these fluid changes now instead of later just because I didn’t know how well the last person who had it took care of it.. now that everything has been done. I’ll probably have Jason change my oil twice a year or every six months.. and have him do a transmission fluid drain and fill every other year.. all of the other fluids I’ll probably do every 15K or 2-3 years if I keep up this type of mileage pace👍🏼
use oem plugs, always and check the gaps
really good content. you need a good shotgun mic though.. you could stand to be a tad quieter and the guy who was doing the work could stand to be a bit louder. a shotgun mic would fairly well equalize both those. or of course, the usual wireless bits from Rode audio etcetc, all that good stuff. overall solid, keep it coming mate =D
This video is going to hit big numbers. Such great stuff here. Consider sharing the profits with Jason if that day comes. Great video!
I’ll be taking care of Jason for sure 👍🏼👍🏼!
Or at least buy him a 100 Pack of drain plug gaskets!
😉
@@gratefuldale117 🤣
I would go with Quaker state or Penz if you want something similar to Shell if you can’t find it of course. I’ve used Shell rotella T6 5W40 in my 13 Tacoma V6.
Quaker state is actually awesome oil per some recorded tests and costs less than most...
Why would you replace iridium spark plugs at 30k miles?? Every Toyota master tech I have come across says 60k (some even say 100k). Also, unless you use 4wd constantly there's no need to change your front diff fluid at 30k. If this guy works on Toyotas all the time why wouldn't he have the proper oil filter wrench that fits most Toyota models instead of cranking on it with pliers?? The awesome Car Care Nut would not approve lol..
That’s some clean diff fluid that came out!
For the rear.. yep👍🏼. For the front… yikes 😬!
@@westcoasttaco yeah, that’s really strange. My front is always “like new” but the rear used to be always really dark every time I drained. Once I switched to synthetic the rear diff started draining “like new” after about 5 annual changes. I actually do annual drain and fills - transmission, diffs and transfer case plus driveshaft greasing (2007 4R)
@@EmpTy-kf2rq that’s definitely good practice👍🏼 since I bought my truck used and even though it only had 23,000 miles I really wanted to get all the fluids changed out just so I can make sure that everything was fresh and see if there were any issues. Definitely glad I did it especially for that front diff..👍🏼
@West Coast Taco Didn't do my first exchanges until ~87K on my 2005-06 Tundra DC.
Rear dif came out like almost new, front nasty, TC had sign of moisture intrusion but good and tranny plenty dark.
Did 2 full proper drain fills and am doing another very full circuit exchange soon(104K coming up) then putting on my SkidRow CAT GUARDS kit.
Did COMPLETE Rad Drain/Flush/Refill at 97K. Original Rad is like new, just replaced cap
Rebuilt entire Front End at very beginning of Pandemo as it sucked from factory.
Timing Belt kit is most important thing coming by 150K.
Runs, shifts, stops like a dream.
She's going to be here running when I'm gone.
These trucks don’t have timing belts. They have timing chains.
5:13 I don't care what his background is, that sequence of moves right there guarantees I'd never use him.
Very nice truck 🤙🤙
Funny that it’s so decked out yet it looks like it doesn’t even hit the water puddles on the street 😂 not even any mud in the crevices of the leaf springs
Thanks man🤣🤣! I detail it once a week.. between a power washer and living in so cal where the weather is really nice 95% of the time… it’s honestly not too hard to keep it up.. also a good wax every 4-6 months helps a lot too🤙🏼
I felt the same way. My poor gen three is missing a mud flap , be through hell and back. I should probably do a diff change after seeing your front one. Mobil one user here, but I never change the crush washer. Good info in this video thanks. I’m coming up on 30k
Very first thing he does is round off the rear diff drain bolt. lol. Do this stuff at home yourselves guys.
How is it rounded?! Lol
You're a clown. If he rounded anything off, he'd replace it. Keep trying to be important, on TH-cam.
I'm no master mechanic..far from it, but I've been doing my own maintenance for 30 years.
I love Toyotas and do the maintenance a little early. At 30k I did front and rear different, transfer case, coolant, engine oil, and transmission.
All you need to do is take the ASE banks of test. And you become a Master Certified Technician 😅😅😅
I think the craziest thing is the fact they got rid of the grease zerks on the shaft and joints ..my 01 sequoia has like 8 I can dump half a grease gun in them…especially the slip joint which likes to clunk
Hahahahaha. First, it was “change transmission oil at 10,000 miles, well actually 15,000 is probably more realistic.” Fast forward about 15 minutes and “yea transmissions are gear oil so I change oil every 30,000 just like the differentials.” Lmao 😂 I will say, this guy seems like he’s genuinely passionate about what he does and I respect that. Nice video.
I wish my mechanic was this interested and talkative but 30k for iridium is overkill.
I just bought a new Tacoma TRD offroad a couple days ago and the Dealer said oil changes was every 10,000 miles I said no way 5,000 at most i'm going to do what you say every 30,000 miles on every thing else thanks for the info great Video
My pleasure and congratulations on the Taco👍🏼🤙🏼!
The Car Care Nut recommends the 1st oil change at 500 miles or 1000 miles then 2000 miles only thereafter 5000 miles. Nissan chief engineer on Automotive Press channel recommends any oil even non-synthetic change every 3000 miles.
Please make a video changing the brake fluids. I want to do that by my self.but i want to make sure how to do it
Please
Thanks for video.
Do you working on Tacoma only or
you fixed all models.
Tacomas and 4Runners are his main vehicles I believe.
Im late to the party but very helpful video!
Is there any reason you used 75w-140 on the rear diff and not 75w-85 or 75w-90?
This guy got skills
I need a lift like that!
Good point about replacing the plastic oil canister with metal. I would caution though, whom you buy one from. I bought one from O'Reilly Auto Parts and as I was taking it off my truck, dropped it onto the oil container. As I tried to get it out, it slipped out of my hands and fell two feet onto my garage floor and went into about three to four pieces. Once that interal cylinder piece comes out, it won't go it right. Totally destroyed it-basically it was total junk!! Should have bought from a dealer I guess, as this one was probably made in China and not Japan. Went back to the OEM plastic one and torque it right, no problems ever since. As for oil, I've been using Mobil 1 for the past 30 years on all my cars, haven't had any bad luck with it, didn't know the formula had changed.
I've had my Tundra for over 16 years now. haven't had ONE issue with the plastic housing. The metal housing is not trouble free, tends to have more issues coming off than the plastic housing.
@@nickfoote8346Formulas change slightly constantly,it’s still the best.
There is a grease point on the front driveshaft...at least on a 2018
I believe that changed in 2020 unfortunately..
Imo if you're worried about which motor oil to use within specification, (and you're not racing or towing) then you're not changing your oil often enough.
Don't like to have a boss....lol. Every single customer is your boss.
If you're going to change out the spark plugs at 30k. Mine is well change out your transmission fulid also(drain and fill). Then you would pretty much change out all your fulid at 30k miles. I've heard spark plugs can go alittle bit longer. So that was just a waste of money. I would recommend following and watching the carnut channel. He's a toyota mechanic and knows that he's talking about.
So I did 4 drain and refills on the ATF including a filter change on the last one with Jason about two months ago when I was having the torque converter shudder issue. That’s the only reason why we didn’t do a drain and fill on the tranny that day. I’ll do another video of that in a few weeks.. honestly I’m really glad I did my spark plugs at 30k you’ll see in Part II that I had a loose spark plug that created blow by on the ignition coil.. I also posted a couple threads in the description of that video of people that waited til 60k for their plugs and how much worse the blow-by got.. also, I bought this truck used and I really wanted to get all of the fluids changed and plugs done just so I can have a peace of mind of knowing that everything was in good condition and be able to start a tracking period from this point on. I’ve always been of the mindset I’d rather spend more money now on fluid changes and other maintenance items to keep things running better and longer, instead of stretching out the intervals and potentially have issues.. spending a little extra on more maintenance sounds much better to me than spending more money on a brand new truck before I want to buy one.. also, I plan to never get rid of this truck, so I’ll probably go overboard on maintenance items etc. just to be safe. the car nut guy is great. I’ve seen most of his videos. very informative… at the end of day It seems like every mechanic has their own 2 cents on ways of going about maintenance. Some are similar and some are drastically different.. at the end of the day I feel like as long as you are conducting regular services and keeping up on everything that 9 times out of 10 you’ll be fine.🤙🏼
@@westcoasttaco totally agree with you on where you're coming from and your mindset which is totally fine. I too myself bought a used 2019 tundra trd pro at 24k miles. I just hit 30k and changed out all the fulid. I have a peace of mine now that I changed everything from the truck. Now you kinda convice me to change out the sparks lol. I was debating wheater or not to change it. But I'll do it this weeknd. Been following you for a while now. Good content. Keep up the good work! 👌
Out of all the questions did you ever ask about the weights of the fluid like the transfer case or diffs?
3rd gen tacoma spark plugs are recommended in the manual at 60k
Correct… stay tuned for part two.. really glad I did mine at 30 K and didn’t wait till 60 K.. could’ve been some big issues! 🤙🏼
How do you Toyota people feel about the new Nissan Frontier? I’m torn between the two.
I agree with everything the tech said 100% but just had to laugh and couldn't get over that a Toyota Master Technician didn't have the correct Toyota oil filter wrench. And after seeing how the oil filter was removed, no wonder he recommends the metal oil filter housings. No hate! You have to do what you have to do.... just funny.
Amazing video, can't wait for part 2. A few questions:
1. Where did he use the Lucas 75W-140? It looked like he used Amsoil 75W-90 for both difs and transfer case.
2. Was he talking about changing automatic transmission fluid at 15k or manual? I have an auto TRD OR and was planing to do a drain and fill at 30K.
3. Once you reuse the crush washers i assume the next time around it's best to get new ones?
Thanks👍🏼👍🏼!
1. He used it for the rear diff.. he just used his amsoil bag to fill up the diff.
2. Automatic fluid every 15k for the ATF. Essentially just one drain and fill.
3. Correct? From what I understand the crush washers don’t have to be replaced every time you do the fluid changes… but honestly they are so cheap. It wouldn’t hurt just to buy them and make that part of the procedure just to be safe.
@@westcoasttaco I had a couple of different people say to never touch the transmission fluid, one from a friend who heard it from a tyota tech and one from a Toyota tech. They said people start having problems once they touch the transmission
@@rrjsc I think it can be hit or miss.. and I have heard people recommend that. The reason I started the fluid changes was because I started having issues with my tranny.. it seems like the majority of people recommend fluid changes at some point since fluid does break down.. at the end of the day you have to do what makes the most sense for you and let’s you sleep better at night🤙🏼.
How do you like the TRD lift kit? I have a 2020 Off Road and I’m considering that kit. I don’t care about a huge lift but I want the ride to stay the same. Did you have to replace your needle bearing because of the lift? Toyota wouldn’t cover under warranty? Thanks
I really like the TRD lift kit. I definitely think it’s overpriced… but honestly every OEM part that Toyota makes is in my opinion.. I liked the shocks and the blacked out heritage grille so I went ahead and did it. I would highly recommend changing the needle bearing to the ecgs clamshell bushing while you’re doing the lift.. it’s not that expensive and is much better than the needle bearing that comes stock. If the needle bearing starts to fall apart and gets into your cv axel it would be a bad day… I didn’t check with Toyota on the warranty because I didn’t want them to just replace it with another needle bearing.. Hope this helps and thanks for reaching out 🤙🏼!
He knows his stuff and good video. But damn how does a toyota tech not have a oil filter removal tool?
So Jason hasn’t worked for Toyota for many years… he also owns a 1st Gen Tacoma which doesn’t require that type of oil filter, removal tool. Jason also rarely does oil changes and
mainly does suspension and lifts for off-roading vehicles. He does do fluid changes on diffs, trans, and TC’s. The oil change was more of a favor than anything, as the point of the video was just to get his overall feedback on how to help maintain and keep a third GEN Tacoma running properly for a longer period. He let me know ahead of time that he didn’t have a tool before we even started the oil change. It wasn’t that big of a deal to me as I plan to replace the plastic one with a metal one the next time I do an oil change.. also, he did a pretty good job at removing it without the tool. No damage was caused to the oil filter housing and he got it off.
@@westcoasttaco Thanks for the explanation, now you know what to buy him for christmas. As for the plastic filter housing, I have 2 tundras, one with 260k and both have the OEM plastic one, with no issues. They will last for ever if you don't torque. The drain plug bolt is another story, they strip out easy if you tighten over 30 in LBS. Looking forward to more videos.
@@bobd8553fumoto oil drain. Put it in once and forget about it.
I just do it myself these simple maintenance are not that difficult to do when you have all the proper tools for the job.
pretty good video but, im curios about that guy being a toyota master tech and not having the proper wrench to remove the oil filter case? thats wild...
I would love to know what he thinks about the common rear diff whine noise that plagues 3rd gen Tacomas. I’ve had two separate Toyota dealerships say it’s nothing to worry about and normal for these trucks. Doesn’t sound normal to me.
It’s an acoustic issue. Basically the way it’s made along with the revolution you are sitting at causes the wine during deceleration. Some Russian tractors do the same. Usually from 50 mph to 40 is where you hear that wine.
I appreciate the video man. If you don’t mind me asking how much did he charge you for front and rear differential? I need to do mine I’m at 71k
My pleasure, glad it was helpful 👍🏼 He charges $100 for each Diff or TC plus fluids.
And a trans fluid service is $160 plus fluids. I typically just bring my own fluids to make it simpler🤙🏼
@@westcoasttaco it was thank you. Sweet thank you. I’m going to call him so I can make an appointment.
@@josephgaytan3628 make sure to text him. Calls can be spotty… he will take good care of you. Way better than a dealership… not just in pricing but In the quality and honesty.
Will do, and honesty goes a like way so I will definitely text him.
I wonder what his thoughts are on Magnuson’s Toyota Tacoma TVS1900 Supercharger System/. I am thinking of putting one on, or at least go with the TRD Cold Air Intake system.
He approves 👍🏼👍🏼
Valvoline, is great in everything
Buy the socket for the filter
Hard to find an honest dude like Jason in my neck of the woods like NJ. I purchase new a 09 Tacoma LBDC with 193,000 miles. My local shop does the trans flush/replacement fluid without dropping the pan? The service tech told me not needed to drop the trans pan because the flush cleans the magnets? Damn did spark plugs at 160,000 miles.
Jason is a really good and honest dude.. no two ways about it. The only way to really clean the magnets is by dropping the pan.. it’s not necessary every time, but maybe every 30-50k.. some people call a drain a “pan drop” because you are just changing the fluid in the pan. Jason is definitely more on the conservative side when it comes maintenance.. but my hope is to keep this truck running forever and someday pass it down to my son.
This dude is someone who I would trust taking your vehicle to get it worked on. He look's like Chuck Norris.
You could drill and tap for grease fittings in almost all front ends and u joints? Ye s/no ??
Where can you buy the Amsoil in the bags like that? I have only seen it in the quart containers and have to pump it in every time.
Here you go: www.amazon.com/Amsoil-SVGPK-Synthetic-Pressure-Easy-Pack/dp/B0914H3KN2/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=3N5Q21IFXVQ5N&keywords=amsoil+75w90+synthetic+gear+oil&qid=1687057396&sprefix=amsoil+75w90%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-2
I though he was trolling us with the channel locks but then the screwdriver and hammer 😲
Damn, everything looks so clean, I gotta step up my game and clean my shit
I guess he missed the part where he's supposed to remove the filter plug using a 3/8, use the nozzle to drain the filter then use a specific tool (I had to buy mine) to remove the filter cap then replace the O-rings. He only replaced the big O-ring.
Toyota owner manual recommends spark plugs replacement on 3rd gen Tacoma at 60k miles.
Asks a question, gets an answer and replies with "sure" & "got it" while sounding bored.... Vid has tons of information. great vid. I guess just try to be more "into it". dunnoa, just me i guess.
Just did my 1st oil change on my 3rd gen Tacoma and found out that someone at the dealership put the filter housing drain cap on way too tight when the housing started spinning before the drain cap.
Definitely made things a bit more messy.
i just DIY the rear diff on my taco Gen1 for the very 1st time this week and found that the last place doing fluid checks that checked the fill level plug torqued it to something like 600 ftLbs when they put it back on... it would NOT budge with a 24" breaker and had to resort to air impact drill and it still struggled to zip off that fill plug ... torque is ONLY supposed to be 37ish ft/lbs ... the bottom drain was not an issue, barely coughed on the 24" breaker and it moved lmao
@@efil4kizum✌️ just saw your comment 01taco here did you use friction modifier in the rear-ended people say it helps with the chader in turns tacos need it to save the clutchs just saying 🙋 I have 183,000 on mine
@@randyroth383 to be honest i have not heard of a friction modifier UNLESS that means the LSD additive? I used Valvoline 75/90 with the LSD additive that is not a full snythetic on sale at AAP for 10$ a bottle
Fantastic video. Is there a way to contact you for doing a product review?
Thank you! Wstcsttaco@gmail.com
That dude seems too sloppy. You got to get a filter removal tool to take off the oil filter.
The plastic cartridges work just fine, but if you’re going to hammer on them, they will definitely not work after a couple of oil changes. Lol 😂
Yea, Harbor Freight specials
Your tires look good on your truck. What size are your tires?
265/75/R16
we need part 2 !! lmaoo
Working on it 🤣! It’s gonna have a twist to it and I think it will be very insightful 🤙🏼
@@westcoasttaco gotcha 😂
Strange part is that....no safety glasses and keeps using an dirty cloth to wipe stuff. Otherwise....this dude seem's legit and honest.
Good video but your rear diff fluid is super clean. Didn’t need to change that!
Thank you! Since I bought the truck used I wanted to go ahead and get all the fluids done.. you just never know what kind of shape everything is in until you do it… I agree, thankfully the rear looked good 👍🏼! That front diff though..😬 not so much.
@@westcoasttaco sure I do the same when I buy a used truck. Understood! :)
@@Tacoexplorer helps me sleep better at night 🤣
I change my transmission fluid every 30k just like he recommended. Comes out clean but cheaper than a new transmission. Whats his opinion on 10k oil changes. What a joke that Toyota says that to keep cost of ownership numbers low.
Every 30K miles I change the front and rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluid, bleed the brakes and change the pwr steering fluid. Every 3 years (which is about 18-20K miles) I back flush the radiator and add new antifreeze.
I change the oil and filter every 5K miles with Mobile 1 High Mileage Full Synthetic.
I get free lifetime oil and filter changes (every 10K miles), so every other oil change is free.
The longest lasting Toyota I ever owned was a 78 Corolla. It was a Bare Bones, vinyl seats and flooring, 4cyl and 4spd manual transmission. I maintained it like seen above and it finally died in 02 with 488K miles. I replaced it with an 02 Camry and drove it until my needs changed in 11, in which I bought a new 11 RAV Limited 4WD with the 3.5L 269hp V6.
And now I’m driving my 23 Tacoma TRD OFF ROAD, double cab with every option available, including the 6’ bed.
The 3.5L V6 is a proven reliable and durable engine.
I only drive about 5 - 6K miles per year so my Tacoma will be the last vehicle that I’ll ever need to own.
Not too bad… I’ve only needed 4 vehicles in the last 40 years of driving and I’ll probably be driving for another 20 or so years.
Wow! Fantastic testimony on your experience with Toyota.. your story is why so many people continue to buy the Toyota name. Maintenance and care are crucial to getting these amazing amount of years and miles from these vehicles.👍🏼
@@westcoasttaco I agree. I’m an absolute maintenance freak.
So tell me…I’ve got a 2009 Tacoma TRD off road with 150k miles. Biggest problem is the interior is toast and needs new seat covers, Carpet, exhaust, tires, rim work and the body has a bunch of scratches but no real dents. IT RUNS GREAT! So do I put 5 or 6k into the truck I have OR buy a 2020 of the same truck at 38k. I can afford the 38K but I think with a little work I can get another four or five years out of this thing. That’s 4 or 5 years without payments.
Also… I want to have my truck inspected with an eye to potential problems and whether I should keep it or dump it.
Hmm.. that’s tough.. I would probably put 5-6K into the old one.. get it inspected for any mechanical repairs that may be needed.. this way you can stay away from a car payment and keep enjoying your 2nd gen . Just my thoughts though.
What fluids do you guys recommend for the diffs and transfer? 75w-85? 90? 75w oe for transfer? No difference?
We used the 75W-145 for the rear differential and 75W-90 for the front differential and transfer case. We just used the amsoil bags to put all the fluids in.
Everything he said made sense and what I would do for my personal vehicles but being a Master Tech and complaining about the oil filter cap why didnt he have a toyota oil filter wrench?
He hasn’t worked for Toyota for quite some time now and wasn’t able to find his filter wrench.. he did the engine oil change as more of a favor as he doesn’t typically do them anymore. He mainly works on suspension etc.
@@westcoasttaco Makes sense then. Some will say his maintenance intervals are excessive and wasting money, his recommendations will make the vehicle last twice as long as other cars with normal maintenance intervals. I have done what he recommends for years regardless of what manufacturer intervals state and each car has lasted over 200k miles while running like they have 30k. Usually interior trim, radio, and other non mechanical things will fail before the engine and drivetrain does.