Toyota Tacoma
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Q: How do you change the oil filter on a Toyota Tacoma?
I just changed the oil on my "new" 1996 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 with the 3.4L V6. That that oil filter is almost impossible to access without removing the front skid plate. Is there some special tool or technique to remove (and install) that oil filter without removing that skid plate?
A: If I can recall its a 14mm Screw that holds it in. I think theres 4 screws. If its like the 2009 Tundra, you can remove the rear bolts and bend the plate, put a piece of paper news paper and slip it underneath, slowly remove the oil filter and oil should start dripping out and hit the news paper and flow down on it into your pan or w.e your using to hold the old oil.
Q: Is a starter motor easy to install on a 96 Toyota Tacoma?
Is a starter motor easy to install on a 96 Toyota Tacoma? Does it require special tools? Also, where might be the best place to purchase a starter motor for this truck?
A: Nope it is not easy to get to or install. Nothing is easy to repair on the Toyota Tacoma and you'll need a bank loan to pay for the parts. You are soon to find out both things I said are true.
But the Chevy starters are easy to get to and reasonable priced..........
Q: What is the widest 15" rim I can put on a 2WD 2005 Toyota Tacoma Extra Cab SR5?
What is the widest 15" rim I can put on a 2WD 2005 Toyota Tacoma Extra Cab SR5?
I'm thinking about getting a set of rims that are 15x8 or 15x7.5 anyone know if these would fit a NON Prerunner tacoma 4cyl. 2wd?
A: here in Oz you can increase outside track by 1" overall, and the tyre/wheel must remain inside the vehicle profile. The limits are so you don't overload your suspension/steering systems or endanger pedestrians.
Q: How much would new suspension/ struts cost on my 1996 toyota tacoma?
i have a 1996 toyota tacoma with 4wd. lately the suspension has been making a creaking sound when i go over speed bumps or pull into my driveway or if i just go up or down any hills. how much would it cost to repair this?
A: i full lift for your truck would cost around 1600 dollars. i know that wasn't what you ask. shocks usually go around 60 dollars a piece struts are about the same i would not pay more then 400 for what you need done. do some looking around you should be able to find something on sell labor day is right around the corner and there is always sells on holidays.
Q: Tinting windows on Toyota Tacoma how much is a good price to have it done?
I have a 09 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab and I want to get the two back door windows tinted and the rear window tinted as well. What is a good price to have this done I want to have this done before summer time
A: $150ish depending on what you get.
Q: What is a good sell $$ for stock Running brds, Toyota Tacoma '06?
Looking to sell Stock Running boards on '06 Toyota Tacoma SRS, double cab. What would be feasible price for boards in very condition? Also where is best place to place such an ad?
Thanks in advance.
A: I would say about 150$, you could get more, but someone can go out and buy a nice set of aftermarket running boards for 200$. Considering that your's have previously been on a truck, are stock (not always a selling point), and that running boards are available from just about anywhere for that particular truck, 150$ is a good asking price. You can sell them on craiglist, ebay, or the local classifieds. Wrecking yards and body shops may also be potential buyers to place the part on national locators.
Q: can you put your own head unit in a toyota tacoma?
ive ben lookin at buying a toyota tacoma and im gonna put subs in it i also wanna replace the headunit and put in a flip screen. looking at them it doesnt look like you can take out that whole head unit... any one know?
A: Yes you can. That whole center piece pops off. You will need a kit to put the aftermarket head unit it.
Q: Will Toyota Sequoia wheels fit a 1999 Toyota Tacoma?
Will Toyota Sequoia wheels fit a 1999 Toyota Tacoma? I have 15" wheels on my truck now, but I can get some 16" Sequoia wheels with p265/70 tires for a good deal. Will these wheels and tires work on my 1999 Toyota Tacoma.
Thanks!
A: yes you can if there is 5 lug on 5 lug or six on 6 it will fit no problems
Q: 98 Toyota Tacoma Check Engine light code P0446 how to fix it?
My check engine light came on my 98 Toyota Tacoma. Tood it to Auto Zone and it came back with a code P0446. Evaporative emission control system vent control circuit fault. What does that mean and what needs to be done to fix it.
A: there is a electrical solenoid (evap solenoid valve)mounted on the fuel vapor canister this it what is wrong,some times you need to replace canister also it will get saturated with fuel because valve is not working properly honda/toyota tech 11yrs.
Q: my 99 tacoma wont pass the toyota frame inspectionI & I will get a buy back, but my bank has the title?
my 99 toyota tacoma will most likely fail the frame inspection, however my ban holds the title to this vehcile. Any tips on how to deal with the toyota buy back process?
A: The check goes to the owner of the vehicle. In your case,
it's the bank.
Q: Can I haul a 850 pound u-haul with 1999 Toyota Tacoma for 5 hours across fairly level terrain?
I'm moving from northern Colorado to the Black Hills of South Dakota. I do not have the most powerful truck a 2.4L Toyota Tacoma. Do you think I'll be able to do this without any problems?
Please help and thank you
A: Yes even a second rate truck like Toyota can do that.
Q: Will a queen size bed fit in a toyota tacoma pick up truck?
I have a box spring and mattress i need to move and was wondering if it would be able to fit in the bed of the truck. The truck is a 2000 Toyota tacoma. Thanks!!
A: Yes but if you put two people in it, the truck collapses from the rust underneath it, so park it in a field first. Good luck And sleep well!
Q: which car would you buy - 2002 nissan extera or toyota tacoma?
my dad are saying that toyota tacoma is better then nissan extera, but i like extera. we had nissan altima and it always gives us problems. i guess that is why my dad think tacoma are better. please share your experience and advice. thank you in advance.
A: With a used car, it's gonna depend on how she was treated / maintained. Toyota & Nissan are both well made.
Q: is a well maintained toyota tacoma small truck with 200k mileage worth buying?
I heard from someone that toyota truck can go 300k or more. I saw on craigslist a company is downsizing and selling their claimed well maintained small tacoma at a reasonable price. I am trying to get an idea in general how many more mileage I can get out of a 200k-mile truck. thanks.
A: Any vehicle can go 300k, but few do. Guessing how many miles are left is just that. A guess.
Q: is it legal to have a 21/2 year old riding in car seat in 97 toyota tacoma 4 cylinders?
i just bougt a 97 toyota tacoma single cabin and a believe it is only for 3 passangers ,but i have a 2 1/2 yeard old kid and i was wonderind if it is legal to have my kid riding in it with her car seat?
A: No.
Because if the airbag deploys it will crush all the bones in her face.
if it doesn't smother her to death (DUE TO: the crushed facial bones & the powder that is released from the air bags).
you never know what another driver is going to do.
you should have thought about what was safe for your kid before you bought it.
its not safe.
this is why kids under 12 years old shouldn't ride in the front seat.
http://www.pajcic.com/picontent/airbag_faq.asp
Why are air bags dangerous to children age 12 and under?
Air bags inflate at speeds up to 200 mph -- faster than the blink of an eye -- to protect adults in a front-end collision.
That blast of energy can severely hurt or kill passengers and drivers who are too close to the air bag. An infant's head in a rear-facing safety seat is directly in front of the air bag as it breaks through the dashboard and instantly inflates.
Even some forward facing child safety seats could possibly place the child within range of the air bag before it is fully inflated.
Also, if a child is unbelted, or too small for the lap and shoulder belt to fit properly, or wriggling around or leaning forward, there is a danger that the child will be too close to the dashboard during that instant that the air bag begins to inflate.
How can an air bag work so well for adults, but hurt children in the front passenger seat?
An average size adult who is correctly belted is not likely to come in contact with the air bag until it is fully inflated. A fully inflated air bag spreads the forces of the crash across a wide area of the body. Even an unbelted adult will probably come in contact with the air bag at the chest area after the bag has at least partially inflated. For greatest protection, both the driver and front passengers should be buckled up and the seats moved back as far as practical to allow ample space for the air bag to expand.
Whether in the front seat or rear seat, children can suffer serious or fatal injuries if they wear a shoulder belt wrong, such as under the arm or behind the back. A child who is too short for the shoulder belt (for example, the belt cuts across the neck or face) should always use a convertible or toddler safety seat (if the child is under 40 pounds and 40 inches) or a belt-positioning booster seat (if the child is over 40 pounds and 40 inches). Remember that a belt-positioning booster seat must be used with both the lap and shoulder belts, preferably in the rear seat, which is always safer than the front seat.
***** Unbelted or improperly belted children can easily slide off the seat during pre-crash braking, throwing them against the dashboard where the air bag can strike them on the head or neck with tremendous force before it is fully inflated.
did you read the starred section? so even if you turn off the airbag, your child can be thrown against the dashboard (or even through the windshield)
DO YOU NEED ANOTHER REASON???
Airbag Kills One Year-Old Girl
12/02/96
The Associated Press reported that an airbag deployed in a fender-bender accident in Boise, Idaho, decapitating a one year-old girl. Police said the girl, Alexandra Greer, was riding with her mother, Rebecca Blackman, in the front seat of a Volkswagen Jetta when the accident occurred. The child was sitting in a forward-facing child safety seat when her mother rear-ended a car that had just entered a mall parking lot. The Jetta's passenger side air bag deployed at full force, killing the child. Referring to the airbag, Police Lieutenant Tim Rosenvall said, "it otherwise would have been a minor traffic accident."
The accident involving Alexandra brings the toll of children killed by airbags in low speed crashes they could have otherwise survived to thirty-two. Twenty adults, mostly smaller women, have died in similar crashes.
Public concern about the dangers that airbags pose to children has led the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require strongly worded warning labels about air bags in new cars. The federal agency is also considering changing laws that govern the installation and mechanics of airbags. The agency warns motorists that children under 12 can be killed by a passenger-side air bags and should ride in the back seat with seat belts fastened. Small adults and children who sit in front of air bags should wear seat belts, and parents should never put a baby in a rear-facing child seat in front of an air bag.
Paul Dever -- The Auto Channel
www.theautochanel.com
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I have seen many parents allow their child to put the shoulder-part of the belt behind them because "its too uncomfortable for their child" & I have even seen kids do this when they are in the car & the parent isn't even aware of it.
To Keep kids safe: Kids need to be in car seats/ booster seats until the age of 8. Many states are starting to update their laws about this. At one time it was only to the age of 4 but states are changing this because of all the injuries all of the Emergency Room doctors & nurses have seen that kids suffer/die from during car accidents.
A person's child is more important than a truck. My advice is to get rid of the truck.