For more simple maintenance tips that you shouda/coulda/woulda done to your Tacoma, please check out the rest of the "Avoid the Stealership" series here: ua-cam.com/play/PL-IN_9dyC2sCR7m7Ncz5ePnhGhXFpYZNu.html
Hot boiling water cleans corrosion. You can use petroleum jelly for anti corrosion. Also thanks for the info I didnt know how to get that first part off
If you have a battery tender? Connect it to the battery cables before you remove them! Your computer will be much happier! Did this yesterday on my 2018 Taco. OEM battery died after only 2 years seven months! Baterry tender worked perfect! Didn't lose anything!
@@Stenchx Radio presets(no big) But,sometimes the computer will take time to relearn somethings. This just happened to my friend changing the battery in his wife's car. Not running Right.
They wanted to charge me 37.99 to clean my terminals, lol, that was the last time I went to Parks Toyota in Deland FL. Plus it was my last free service for my 16', in which all they did was rotate the tires and forgot the car wash!
1 step you did not mention was cleaning the connections, especially the positive on yours was covered with blue corrosion. that should have been done before reconnecting. and also what did you have to reset on the Taco, radio etc?
Good point. I did go back after the video and brush off that + connector, but most of that corrosion was just built up around the base of the + terminal on the old battery. Luckily my Tacoma remembered all of my preset radio stations and the only thing I had to do was add 1 hour to the clock. :) Thanks for watching!
Removing the battery doesn’t disrupt anything electronic/electrical on the vehicle except for maybe your radio station settings, etc. correct?...With all the computers on the vehicles these days I gotta ask.
I've been told that removing the battery can reset the Tacoma's computer, but I believe it's not a full reset since when I did it I did not even have to reprogram my radio stations ... or maybe they are just stored anyway.
My problem is, my new battery wont fit under the tie-down bar properly. I had to hook the inside rod of the tie-down bar under the fuse box instead of the frame. It's rather secure but i know it ain't right.
Do you have to be concerned about keeping power to the Tacoma while disconnecting the battery terminals? Reason why I ask is because my Camry doesn't run right whenever I disconnect my battery but I'm not so sure about my Tacoma
I've never had an issue with the Tacoma after having the battery disconnected for a length of time. Sometimes it may idle a little weird but the computer quickly gets that in check.
what oil filter and oil do you run in your tacoma ?I run mobile one full synthetic 5w30 and i use a toyota oil filter , i bought 10 jugs onsale i can do my own oil changes for half the cost they charge 90$ cad at mobile express i can do it for 40$ im very pleased doing my own oilchanges now :)
I run the Mobil 1 5w30 full synthetic as well and usually use a Toyota filter. I'm glad to hear you are avoiding the stealership! Have you done your own differential oil change as well?
i will be doing the diff oil change myself when it comes time ,thanks for the replies! hope your channel gets huge ! i enjoy your videos keep up the good work!
@@Tacomaholic My factory battery is a 24F TRDOR w/tow package. Everyone says it’s supposed to be 27F…. But that’s not what’s there??? Think I’ll upgrade because I want the cca
Did this on my tacoma but after security system alarm flashes lights 30 times with a clicking sound in synced with the flashing. Any ideas of what happened?
@@Tacomaholic I couldn't find a name or brand for it but when I search for 06' tacoma OEM alarm, it's the first fob that it shows but there's no brand name.
I couldnt believe this but when i just replaced my battery in my 2005 tacoma (bought the truck at used dealership) the AAA autoclub replacement battery said december 08 on the side and it was still cranking over the motor when i replaced it.
Sounds like you had a golden battery in there! I probably could have gotten more time out of mine, but didn't want to risk it dying ... since that always happens when it's snowing/raining/or when you are late for something. :)
Just a tip: connect the battery leads to an external 12V supply such as an AC adaptor or a smaller 12V battery, before you disconnect the old battery. Then keep it hooked up, until the new battery is in and you have the terminals connected, then remove the external 12V supply. The computer won't realize that it was ever disconnected from the battery, because it sees 12V the entire time!
@@nabzim I assume you suggest this because of the computer, correct? I've never had any issues with the computer when replacing a battery ('13 Sequoia). The computer will relearn things as you drive.
@@Methodical2 well... I was only suggesting a method that lets the computer avoid needing to relearn anything, since it prevents it from "forgetting" anything in the first place. The other benefits include not losing any electronic settings that you may have set up (if your car is somewhat-modern). Examples of those kinds of settings include how much time the interior lights stay on after closing the doors, and whether or not you hear an audible "ding" for the seatbelt-warning. Also any of the settings that you have changed at a dealership (or DIY using a Techstream... Only for Toyota/Lexus/scion). If you wipe the computer's memory by disconnecting it from it's power source {the battery} then all those settings will be reset!
For more simple maintenance tips that you shouda/coulda/woulda done to your Tacoma, please check out the rest of the "Avoid the Stealership" series here: ua-cam.com/play/PL-IN_9dyC2sCR7m7Ncz5ePnhGhXFpYZNu.html
Thank you! First time changing a battery myself and this helped ease my stress.
Anti corrosion spray for terminals, works well.. I always give the post and terminals a coating or two..
Motor oil
Hot boiling water cleans corrosion. You can use petroleum jelly for anti corrosion. Also thanks for the info I didnt know how to get that first part off
If you have a battery tender? Connect it to the battery cables before you remove them! Your computer will be much happier! Did this yesterday on my 2018 Taco. OEM battery died after only 2 years seven months! Baterry tender worked perfect! Didn't lose anything!
Can I ask what do you lose when you disconnect the battery without tender? Just replaced my 2017 battery without tender.
@@Stenchx Radio presets(no big) But,sometimes the computer will take time to relearn somethings. This just happened to my friend changing the battery in his wife's car. Not running Right.
I dig the hood struts. Waiting for another group buy on those.
Oh heck yeah. I love those things! :)
Wow, way easier than I thought.... I don't know why I thought you had to disconnect the fuses to prevent a discharge 😂😂
They wanted to charge me 37.99 to clean my terminals, lol, that was the last time I went to Parks Toyota in Deland FL. Plus it was my last free service for my 16', in which all they did was rotate the tires and forgot the car wash!
Ouch that sure seems steep. I've read that for super-corroded terminals that you can use soda to clean them. I've never tried it myself though.
Yeah, I've heard about that trick, just wire brushed it off.
Be glad they forgot to wash your vehicle. They do nothing but damage the paint.
1 step you did not mention was cleaning the connections, especially the positive on yours was covered with blue corrosion. that should have been done before reconnecting. and also what did you have to reset on the Taco, radio etc?
Good point. I did go back after the video and brush off that + connector, but most of that corrosion was just built up around the base of the + terminal on the old battery. Luckily my Tacoma remembered all of my preset radio stations and the only thing I had to do was add 1 hour to the clock. :)
Thanks for watching!
Removing the battery doesn’t disrupt anything electronic/electrical on the vehicle except for maybe your radio station settings, etc. correct?...With all the computers on the vehicles these days I gotta ask.
I've been told that removing the battery can reset the Tacoma's computer, but I believe it's not a full reset since when I did it I did not even have to reprogram my radio stations ... or maybe they are just stored anyway.
Tacomaholic: Well, If and when the time arrives for a new battery for my 2012 I will definitely check it out. ...Thanks man! 👍
Sure thing buddy.
Good job helps a lot!
Great video, can you do one replacing the negative terminal?
I've got an install vid of the SDHQ terminals here: ua-cam.com/video/i061RQGfizQ/v-deo.html
@@Tacomaholic thank you!
Great video.
My problem is, my new battery wont fit under the tie-down bar properly. I had to hook the inside rod of the tie-down bar under the fuse box instead of the frame. It's rather secure but i know it ain't right.
If the J-hooks were too short with the tie-down you could grab some longer ones like these: amzn.to/3bd9ROK They make different sizes too.
Just replaced the first battery in my 2007 tacoma. It was over 10 years old. Longest I ever had one last.
Ha ha awesome! Original Toyota battery?
Tacomaholic yep. I was shocked.
You better call the Guiness book of world records for that one. 👍
my 2007 Tacoma trd lasted 8 years on its original battery
how about your pressure tire batteries mine just went bad on my 2007 trd Tacoma
Do you have to be concerned about keeping power to the Tacoma while disconnecting the battery terminals? Reason why I ask is because my Camry doesn't run right whenever I disconnect my battery but I'm not so sure about my Tacoma
I've never had an issue with the Tacoma after having the battery disconnected for a length of time. Sometimes it may idle a little weird but the computer quickly gets that in check.
@@Tacomaholic thanks for replying Tacomaholic!. I almost thought all toyotas had the same battery disconnect issue like the camry
The computer will relearn the running parameters as it idles and you start driving and will smooth itself out over time (i.e. idle etc.).
The corrosion is from acid leaking out of the top of the battery. You can clean it with Coca-Cola or the like and a wire brush.
It was perfect weather that day for a Coke too. :)
what oil filter and oil do you run in your tacoma ?I run mobile one full synthetic 5w30 and i use a toyota oil filter , i bought 10 jugs onsale i can do my own oil changes for half the cost they charge 90$ cad at mobile express i can do it for 40$ im very pleased doing my own oilchanges now :)
I run the Mobil 1 5w30 full synthetic as well and usually use a Toyota filter. I'm glad to hear you are avoiding the stealership! Have you done your own differential oil change as well?
i will be doing the diff oil change myself when it comes time ,thanks for the replies! hope your channel gets huge ! i enjoy your videos keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching! I've uploaded a video for doing the rear diff oil change and will be doing the front diff and transfer case soon.
so you didn't have to put a nine volt battery to keep computers settings on engine or they don't need one ever
Nope all of my settings remained the same. I guess the factory head unit has some kind of memory that stores all of that for you.
Just found this 👍🏻 the truck was still black 😁 Gloves .......where are your latex gloves
Lol loooooong time ago.
What battery are you running now?
I actually just ordered an X2Plus Group 27F. Waiting on it to come in.
@@Tacomaholic My factory battery is a 24F TRDOR w/tow package. Everyone says it’s supposed to be 27F…. But that’s not what’s there??? Think I’ll upgrade because I want the cca
@@snosqrl I don't think my TRD OR came with a 27F. Been awhile since I changed it last time so hard to say.
How do you like this battery so far?
No complaints, but I'll probably upgrade down the line to something that can handle more accessories.
What would be a upgrade exactly over the one you got
Did this on my tacoma but after security system alarm flashes lights 30 times with a clicking sound in synced with the flashing. Any ideas of what happened?
What kind of security system?
@@Tacomaholic I couldn't find a name or brand for it but when I search for 06' tacoma OEM alarm, it's the first fob that it shows but there's no brand name.
@@Tacomaholic my wife just found her papers for it and it's a Avital but there's no specific model.
@@jdotndot Have you tried disconnecting the battery and letting it sit for about 30 min, then reconnecting?
@@Tacomaholic we found a video that said to disconnect the negative for 30 mins and then try but it didn't work
Remove Negative terminal first! Please!
I couldnt believe this but when i just replaced my battery in my 2005 tacoma (bought the truck at used dealership) the AAA autoclub replacement battery said december 08 on the side and it was still cranking over the motor when i replaced it.
Sounds like you had a golden battery in there! I probably could have gotten more time out of mine, but didn't want to risk it dying ... since that always happens when it's snowing/raining/or when you are late for something. :)
Should have used a battery saver to protect all your settings.
On my 15 tacoma. Every time I unhook the battery. When i hook it back up it sets off the alarm. Drives me crazy.
My wife's Rogue does that too. Scared the hell out of me the first time.
Just a tip: connect the battery leads to an external 12V supply such as an AC adaptor or a smaller 12V battery, before you disconnect the old battery. Then keep it hooked up, until the new battery is in and you have the terminals connected, then remove the external 12V supply. The computer won't realize that it was ever disconnected from the battery, because it sees 12V the entire time!
@@nabzim I assume you suggest this because of the computer, correct? I've never had any issues with the computer when replacing a battery ('13 Sequoia). The computer will relearn things as you drive.
@@Methodical2 well... I was only suggesting a method that lets the computer avoid needing to relearn anything, since it prevents it from "forgetting" anything in the first place.
The other benefits include not losing any electronic settings that you may have set up (if your car is somewhat-modern). Examples of those kinds of settings include how much time the interior lights stay on after closing the doors, and whether or not you hear an audible "ding" for the seatbelt-warning. Also any of the settings that you have changed at a dealership (or DIY using a Techstream... Only for Toyota/Lexus/scion). If you wipe the computer's memory by disconnecting it from it's power source {the battery} then all those settings will be reset!
@@nabzim , abolutely! You're correct, It's always best to protect the computer's memory to prevent any unwanted problems
Wow, batter cost doubled in 5 years
All old batteries go in the ocean to help recharge the eals
First time huh?
I'm old school , still put a little Vaseline on posts