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Change the Rear Differential Gear Oil in a Toyota Tacoma

Gear oil pouring out of the drain plug of a rear differential on a 2003 gen 1 toyota tacoma

Changing the gear oil in your rear differential is one of the easiest maintenance items you can do on your truck. For about $40 and a half hour you can…

  • The Tacoma Guy
  • February 15, 2024
  • Maintenance, Repair

How-to Change the Front Brake Pads and Rotors on a Gen 1 Tacoma

Front brake pads, calipers and rotors on a Gen 1 Totota Tacoma

Replacing the front brake pads and rotors on a Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma or Gen 3 4Runner is pretty easy to do and doesn’t require any special tools or knowledge,…

  • The Tacoma Guy
  • January 5, 2024
  • Maintenance, Repair, Wheels & Tires

How-to Lower Spare Tire on a Gen 1 Tacoma

Spare tire underneath a Toyota Tacoma

If you’ve never had to do it before or never seen it done, you probably have no idea how to lower the spare tire on your Toyota tacoma. Don’t worry,…

  • The Tacoma Guy
  • January 4, 2024
  • Driveline, Modifications

Move the Rear Differential Breather Valve on a Gen 1 Tacoma: 1995-2004

Rear Differential Breather Valve Replacement on a Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma

This is a popular modification people like to make, because the breather for the rear differential is directly on top of the differential itself, which means, if it’s submerged water…

  • The Tacoma Guy
  • December 21, 2023
  • Driveline, Maintenance

How-To Grease the Drive Shaft on a Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma

Gen 1 Tacoma Extended Cab Drive Shaft Diagram

Greasing the driveshaft of your 2004 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner is an important maintenance task that helps ensure the longevity and smooth operation of the driveshaft components. It’s one of the…

  • The Tacoma Guy
  • December 20, 2023
  • Fuel System, Maintenance

How-To Replace the Fuel Filter on a Gen 1 Tacoma: 1995 – 2004

A WIX 33319 Fuel Filters installed under a Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma

Replacing the fuel filter on a 1995 to 2004 Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma can be a straightforward process if you follow these steps carefully. Remember, safety is paramount when working…

  • The Tacoma Guy
  • December 20, 2023
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