@maxx075 it's definitely not hard, more of a PIA cause I don't bother to jack up or raise the truck. As for access, you totally can get at the filter from the driver side, above the skid plate
For those wondering about the gauge...you need to change the type so it's one dial in the center
As for Tow/Haul mode charging the battery fully...didn't work for me, other than keeping the engine running full time
Just did my second oil change...really hate removing that TRD skid plate...it's heavy, long, and awkward. Seems almost more of a pain than my old Tundra skid plate - IYKYK !
Has anyone tried changing the oil and filter without removing the TRD skid plate? Obviously would need some type of...
Thanks! So the front badge is just plastic-dipped…easy to pop off and coat it. The rear Tacoma insert letters are from Amazon. It’s black with a red outline
I don’t atm. I believe the difference on the xl is 1/2” extra width on the fronts, and then just added length both fronts and rears. With a 275/70r18 you should be just fine with the regular high clearance
I see that 2025 MY TRD Off road (hybrids) no longer have the SDM available, in Canada. Not sure about the US. But now it’s an exclusive option for the TRD Pro and Trailhunter. Thankfully…my late model 2024 OR Hybrid has it!! Even tho I’ll never use it! ?
No way that camper was 3k. Did a quick search and it looks like this was a Jayco 19H. With the pop out ends, tandem axles…you were towing at least 5,000lbs. Add in your payload, passengers…I’d say you were pushing max capacity of your truck. If there ever was a time to be running 5w30 engine...
703’s, +35, 285/70r17 Wildpeak AT4 SL’s.
I used Autel MX sensors that I programmed to match the factory sensors, and also used the hub centric rings posted in the last pic. Everything fits great. Feels like much larger tires can fit without issue, but who knows. So far I honestly have not...
It tis time ?
Just waiting on lug nuts, and I have to get a set of TPMS. Have the Autel tool already, so I think the TPS218 sensors should work (rubber stem).
@EVOTACO thank you for sharing !! My question is when the charging isn’t active, and it says 12.9v on the OBD…where is the dash gauge at?
wonder if I can do this with my Carista thing
I guess my thoughts on the alternator and 4th aux switch…this tells me the tipping point of needing an alternator is already very close on the trucks without the 4th aux switch…
@TacoFreak 12.18v is way too low, and sadly my gauge shows the same position after driving for a bit. And it has had the battery replaced when it was new on the lot. I very much think Toyota is aware of the issue, hence some models now appearing with alternators. A TSB is in the works, it has...