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My top pro and con: Pro -> Having something of this size, this capable, reliable and versatile in a snowstorm is just priceless. Con -> Dealership's service is ******... That's why I'm glad TOD is here to help me out! :D

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

We do what we can! Glad to have you s always

I've owned and drove a Prius for 7 years before buying a Tacoma. She is fast enough for me.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Most definitely. I don't go "fast" per say... I just didn't like the sluggish acceleration.

Pro: Narrow enough to get through narrow back woods trails. Cons: Too small to work on a construction site.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

that compact size does have its drawbacks

@josephberger8019

4 күн бұрын

I work on site with a tacoma, I think you need the long bed with heavy leafs/sumo springs/bags. I have no problem pulling a utility/enclosed trailer up to 6500 pounds. seems to be the perfect size unless youre the boss pulling the big trailers

The champion of landscaping, pest control, and handyman service etc. vehicles…the 2.7L 4 cylinder. The #1 fleet choice that abusive employees can’t seem to kill. Why do you never talk about the 4 banger?!

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

You missed it! I do in this video and I LOVE the mighty 2.7 😎

@upforanadventure3039

5 күн бұрын

I’m sorry. I rewatched. Great video!

@upforanadventure3039

5 күн бұрын

@@teamoildropcan the OTT tune be done on the 2.7 4 cylinder?

Thanks for another awesome video! Love the channel so far

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Happy to have you! happy maintaining brother!

Ouch, those prices are crazy! So glad I was able to nab my manual 2019 TRD OR Taco for 33k new. COVID and the economy went crazy shortly after I bought it. I would never be able to afford those newer prices.

@teamoildrop

4 күн бұрын

@@megahurts2 right? I expect them to be down significantly in a year. Or at least once the 4th gen is “accepted”

Ohhh man you hit home with the aftermarket world for these and yup I’m a Glock owner as well! Need something to always work? Glock and Tacoma 😂

@teamoildrop

4 күн бұрын

@@JoshTheFlyGuy great minds 🧠 🍻

Stock seat works for me, but my short wife with thick thighs needs more adjustments to get a comfortable fit.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Did ya use seatjackers?

@3DGEM3

5 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop the seats too high in the front, her knees touch the steering wheel even with it moved upwards. Its insane how simple the seats are, no room for adjustment. Her daily is a 2022 forester winderness, it has a million adjustment options

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

@@3DGEM3 yah man, Toyota just failed on this department on the 3rd gen

Had a 17 Pro in an automatic (no tune) and currently a 19 Pro in manual- can’t speak highly enough about the difference and experience of the stick. I think it further emphasizes the timeless feel and simplicity👌

@teamoildrop

2 күн бұрын

I think it certainly changes the driving experience Greg

19 TRD sport (2nd owner since 6k miles). Started doing my own maintenance, about to hit 80k miles. Love this thing. Biggest complaint as stated is the peakiness of the power curve. Ive had an aftermarket tune for some time so the hunting is mostly gone. This engine definitely could have benefited from an 8 speed. My dad has a 2024 Tundra, and the 10 speed on that is awesome for cruising on the highway. Toyota thought an 8 speed would not have benefited for economy, which i dont think it would have, but it would have smoothed out the shifting i think. Annoying that the truck needs to drop gears everytime you need to pass someone and is exacerbated by how tall the gears are too. Asides from that, truck has been problem free. Got some annoying tailgate bushing creaking but thats about it

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

@@YerBoyTroyat the end of the day they really are great trucks. Those tailgate bushings are cheap too! Easy tool free swap

240k miles tomorrow I'll be hitting in my 2017 I'm OG owner

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Forever young. She’s got a TON of life left 😎

Pro can go anywhere. Reliable holds value. Cons to small for a wife and kid vacation.

@teamoildrop

4 күн бұрын

@@yzrippin and the pro looks sharp as HECK

One of the biggest cons with almost all of the Generations of Tacoma is the front cam bolts always seizing and rusting needing to be cut out and not being able to align the tires until they are replaced which results in people, who do not work on their trucks on their own, going to the dealer and the dealer saying that they need new lower control arm.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

@@jaredproulx8990 hard facts, LCAs love to sieze even in non-rust belt states

That million-mile Taco is on its 2nd engine, but the rest is still good! For fit and finish the sheet metal gaps and tailgate are Sub-pare!!!! There really bad. Most of the mods I have done are to fix what Toyota should have done. Tune, seat jackers, Anytime Locker, Front camera, film for the cluster and radio, Locking tailgate, bed matt, floor mats, door jamb protector. Like you mentioned if you don't like something there's a fix for it and the taco is like Lego's very easy to take off and install yourself!! Another great vid!!!!

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Well, yes, the 2.7L is a 2nd and 3rd gen engine Comparing to legos is a solid example. It lets our creative minds run free and spend way too much money

@cbayless4294

5 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop Just don't tell the wife's. I can't slip anything past mine. She gets in the truck and within 5min OH!! that's new she says. I had it delivered to my work and installed it there and it replaced a stock button and even has the same blue light. I paid with PayPal and she doesn't see that bill. I lucky that she loves the truck, but I still get reminded how much it was! If she knew the truth I'd be DEAD!! I still need the Magnuson Supercharger that should be my final mod.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

@@cbayless4294 too true. The real test is can you hide the magnuson purchase 😆 $75 a month for life, bundle into the streaming purchases

For me the size is one of the pros. I came from a Jeep Liberty CRD and the short bed is a bit bigger but still easy to park. The reliability, ease of maintenance and good looks are some other pros. Cons, I'd have to say rear seat room is tight the few times I have passengers in the back of my double cab. Fuel economy could be better but it's no worse that my last suv.

@teamoildrop

4 күн бұрын

Your thoughts mirror mine exactly. Well stated, Greg

I totally live in the land of hills and I most definetly use my ECT when going up long steep hills and it's much better than not using ECT.

@ryoung6725

5 күн бұрын

Does that help with the engine from kicking in like to 4000 rpms, and then back down?

@scarygary3569

5 күн бұрын

I'm not exactly sure of the rpm but it basically stays in each gear a Lil longer,in my case 3rd to 4th is much smoother or it'll stay in 3rd while climbing and won't kick in to 4th just as I'm finding that sweet speed spot at the steep climb.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

You know what im gonna say Gary... google that OTT!

@scarygary3569

5 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop actually surprised there's 2 locations within an hour drive from me. Albany NY and Springfield MA. 👍

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

@@scarygary3569 it is HYPER popular. Zero regrets.

Peak truck gun combo is the tacomama with a CZ-75

@mikehoncho4637

5 күн бұрын

Lol trd off road and colt 6920 socom m4

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Okay... I do LOVE a CZ-75 and CZ in general. I have two 527s myself. Best bolt there is for whitetail, fight me.

Love the videos and channel! Canik rival and Walther PDP pro sd> Glock

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

No shade in Walther... Canik... hasn't grown on me YET

@chrislee4946

5 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop I love my Caniks. Do you have one? I’ve got the TP9 Elite SC and the Rival Black and they have almost as good of triggers as my Walther PDP Pro SD does. Never had one fail on me neither. Glock is very reliable though so I definitely get the analogy in the video. Just giving you crap lol

My biggest complaints are mpg, the stupid oil filter design,(which I thought was cool at first) the rear disc brakes, the all weather mats falling apart after 2 years and the steering wheel not coming out far enough towards the driver seat.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

No kidding, those OEM all weather mats were curling junk!

My 2020 tacoma just had the ac go out at 88k miles. Windows down for me

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Ooof, that’s YOUNG brother.

Completely wrong about gear hunting in all years. My 23 NEVER gear hunted and I’ve put 35k on it already. Work in the Pocono mountains of PA and it shifts completely normal.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Very nice!

Lol I always look back at my truck wen it's in the parking lot it's hard not to 😊

@teamoildrop

4 күн бұрын

Right!! Greg

Most annoying thing is the rear differential howl

@teamoildrop

3 күн бұрын

Mine didn't have that at all Greg

Note, Conan O’Brien is 6’4” & dailies a taco.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

A great example of making things work

Recently had a 15k service,, and about a week later, noticed the oil cap was gone,,, found it on radiator hose, put it back on,((had a outer lock type on it, no threads)).. 2 weeks later, gone again, wasnt found this time. Bought a $9 cap autozone,, it had a male thread to the female on truck,, I recall the cap that had fallen was a different (wrong) one from threaded,,, so it must have been put on by dealer..... wtF??!!

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

WTF is right... we rarely visit the dealer on this channel! Glad to have you!

does the couple from RogueWanderers still have a youtube channel? I swear i watched a video a long time ago of them talking about their flatbed mounts cracking/rewedling and in this video there are clips of them talking about their leaf shackles, really would llke to track down that original video as my flatbed and shackle has bent... would like to hear their experience. Anyone with links? Sure would appreciate it!

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

@@KMcFarty thats a video we did on this channel! Unfortunately they don’t take too much video. BUT, they have a very extensive blog on Tacoma world in the 3rd Gen section.

@KMcFarty

4 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop aha! thanks

Hey, I was just wondering what brand of motor oil you use I realize that it’s not that big of a deal but I plan on keeping my third GEN for a long time so I am experimenting with Pennzoil ultra platinum. I think next time I might try royal purple, I watched a lot of videos where they say mobile one ain’t all that great. but to be honest, Pennzoil ultra platinum seems to make the engine sound a little noisier than mobile one so maybe all the videos I’ve seen about Pennzoil ultra platinum are just fancy KZread commercials lol and I should just stick to try and true mobile one

@teamoildrop

Күн бұрын

@@reggie2334able more importantly than type of oil is change frequency. Definitely stay at 5k intervals. With that said, penz ultra plat is EXCELLENT. I tend to run Mobil 1 mostly because it’s the filter I run, Greg likes amsoil, you can’t really go wrong as long as your intervals are respected 😎

@reggie2334able

Күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop I guess I should’ve stated that yeah I’ve been a stickler on oils cheap engines aren’t since I was 16 and I’m 44 now. In fact when I was 16 I used to do 3000 mile oil changes on my 81 Toyota pick up but I definitely love your channel and your do it yourself videos for the third GEN!

@reggie2334able

Күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop wait a minute I just reread your comment you don’t use Toyota OEM filters

@teamoildrop

Күн бұрын

@@reggie2334able I have an oil filter adapter (Baxter) that allows a spin on. I use Mobil 1 because they are readily available BUT I know Greg ran OEM on his Baxter. I’ll likely switch. I change so frequently I don’t put too much thought into it.

@reggie2334able

20 сағат бұрын

@@teamoildrop so that actually brings up another question. Some people in different forums are saying only to put 6 quarts in not 6.2. I’ve changed my oil twice once at 1000 miles and once at almost 5000 miles and I’ve done 6.2 and it seems to be pretty good like that, but people are saying that’s overfilling.

Non offense to Ridgeline, well yes😅😅😅

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

They used to look decent! Now they are shaved minivan 😁

@k20z3allmotorFTW

4 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop they have a lot more payload and tow a lot better than a 3rd gen. Tow rating is only 5000 but towing 5k in a taco is horrible, towing in a 2020 plus ridgeline feels pretty similar to my 1st get v8 tundra 😭

So how much are you ripping for weights?

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

In the gym? I once put up 135lbs 👀

@_jurist

4 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop thanks a nice curl 🫵🏻

@teamoildrop

4 күн бұрын

@@_jurist 😆 💪

I have a 23 v-6. I get an average of 27mpg. I don't EVER put ethanol in my truck, other than the tank it came with, it has always had pure gas. Just sayin'.

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Ah, erthanol free is the ags of kings. Where I am moving right now, the closest station is ethanol free. Happy I am.

@tim3308

5 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop Did a deep dive into 10% Ethanol (we have lots of access to E-free here in OK).... we all know it's govt B.S. (corn lobby) but test after test shows you don't gain enough MPG to justify cost difference "and our trucks are made to handle low ethanol" . 2 cycle lawn equipment - hell no - full gas.. If price diff was 25 cents we'd have something.

@tim3308

5 күн бұрын

So I assume that's stock tires, no added weight etc? As that's pretty "outrageous" number.

@skysteppes1017

5 күн бұрын

He probably didn’t remove the front spoiler

@dizzywillow2162

5 күн бұрын

@@tim3308 I guess you can believe the tests if you want to. I drive 35 miles to work, country miles mostly with the last 5 miles in the city. My truck is completely stock but it is 4x4. Every day when I get to work or back home, the gauge says anywhere from 26 .5 to 27.5 mpg. If I go somewhere in San Antonio, city miles, it goes down to like 18 mpg.

The v6 manual transmission has any issues in speed hunting as the auto-transmission??

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Well, thats going to be up to the driver on what gear, but tunes are 95% used by auto trans guys and gals

What drainplug was that on the oil pan?

@ryoung6725

5 күн бұрын

The ValcoMax kzread.info/dash/bejne/aGeEx9urXd20Yaw.html

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

Thats the valvomax system. We have a video on it, very cool little thing.

@tonysteele3805

5 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop What about the gold plug 14mm with that rubber gasket at the beginning?

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

@@tonysteele3805 ah, thats just some basic universal from a parts store

@ryoung6725

4 күн бұрын

Hey, I wrote a reply to this question yesterday and it got taken down. Anybody know why KZread would do that? Nothing in it was against the rules.

👍👍👍😃✌️🇺🇸💪❤️

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

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I don't have 40 minutes. Does anyone have a TLDR for this?

@teamoildrop

4 күн бұрын

@@TerryOffDairy skip to the end busy bee

The only con I have with my 3rd gen is it’s a gas guzzler but I have to remind myself “it’s a truck” and so sad, so sorry “Flyin Freckle”🥱 fanboys & fangals but the 4th gen AINT any better NO ONE can convince me otherwise! 😳

@teamoildrop

5 күн бұрын

We alll remind ourselves daily brother, haha. The 4th gen... we shall see. Only time can tell. Tundra gave us all a nasty surprise recently.

@tim3308

5 күн бұрын

@@teamoildrop Dumpster fire keeps raging. Now Tundra 24's are blowing up, but Toyota has to SELL them before they can recall them. Pretty clear "factory debris in engine" is 100% A grade BS. The sooner they fall on this sword the better in long run. Siggh, I think the overheating on 24 Tacos will grow.. we will see... thanks to you ;) This stuff is certainly not unprecedented in new models but if Toyota charges a premium, well.....