I just did my own 5k mile service on my 2020, yes due to Covid I’ve only put 5k on my truck in 18 months. I took it to the stealership first, read the paperwork after and it said they only “check engine oil” Toyota manual says they only replace every 10k... science probably supports it, but my meticulous nature can’t.
Glad to hear the warning message is not an issue. I'm just like you when it comes to Toyota doing oil change, I double check everything lol. I usually watch them from the window while working on my truck and I've seen when they get a lot of distraction while doing the job, so they can easily forget something. Great feedback man. Love how you share all your experiences with the Tacoma. Keep them coming man!
I'm only 3 minutes into your video and I can tell that I'm not going to take my 22 Tacoma into any dealership for anything. I'm going to do my own oil change and other stuff that regular people can do themselves. I have a 6 Tacoma standard cab 4 cylinder and 5 speed manual transmission and Toyota always would contact me because of a spiral cable that was a recall and I instantly thought. That's BS. And then they tried to get me to come to their dealership again claiming that my floor mat might get tangled up with my foot and then the gas pedal will go to the floor and cause some kind of problem. I can figure out that kind of stuff for myself. So I never took my 6 Tacoma to any dealership. Now I still have this truck and it is perfect. I fixed a few things. Myself. All maintenance. Myself. I don't put the rubber on the wheels but the guy who did put my front end alignment out of adjustment. It was perfect when I showed up to purchase 2 front tires. I've learned over the years that it's better to fix your own stuff. All stuff. I'm 57. I learned when I was 22 to do all of my own wrenching. I had a 1973 Cadillac Coupe De Ville and I asked a small shop if they would grease my driveline and I told him that the driveline was brand new and it needs to be greased because the joints are brand new. He said ok 20 bucks. Well I should have watched him I guess because there are 2 U joints on the rear and 2 joints on the front. Long story short. He greased one in the rear and one in the front. By the time I drove 75 miles to Santa Cruz the driveline started squeaking and I knew what it was and I was Pissed off. Now I'm 57 and I've never took my car or motorcycle to a mechanic. Never. Trust me. Learn how to do your own stuff. You will be better off. Larry out
Good morning Rob! How are you, I also went to get my truck serviced yesterday and they told me the same thing about the charging system. A little worried for nothing, you have a great day.
They listed the type of oil used but did not list the oil filter. Perhaps thats why the underside shield that covers the oil filter looks untouched? Unfortunately dealerships have been know to cut corners by changing the oil but not the filter. Hopefully that didn't happen to you. Nice video!
I'm glad that you had a good report on your truck and answers to your question on the charging system. With the pandemic and being retired I just hit 5K on my 2020 yesterday, 9 months after I bought it. I'm sure I'll be in your same shoes when I go in for my 10K service, well under that mark. One thing I have noticed - my engine must be breaking in. I drove 40 miles in a mix of driving and got 28 MPG, and 22.5 overall. I don't drive crazy, but I also don't mope along. Hmm...
I have a 2022 Tacoma but I was trying to schedule for the 20K oil change and they pissed me off when they told me that they were busy and it would take 3 hours. I have had Toyotas since 2012 and the service has gotten terrible lately as far as the expediency.
Your service breakdown, was very interesting today. I had an oil change at 2,272 miles, on, 4/13/21, (truck bought last October). My paperwork showed a different page to yours. It's called the, HVAC System Refresh Service, my paperwork showed a box, in red, saying, this item should be serviced annually, to reduce odor from A/C vents. This is a cost, (to me), of $60. I declined, as, I live in Pa, and of course, haven't used my AC, since my tacoma purchase. A representative from the dealer, even phoned me at home, two days after my oil change, to ask if I had reconsidered having this done. I again, refused. As to the battery warning light, I do think Toyota needs to change the messaging for this warning, coming on, as it does, after using accessories, it causes a needless panic, to drive straight to a dealer, as I did, for no reason.
Sounds like a money making scheme for the dealership. I've never heard of it. Given the reaction I got when I asked about the charging warning light, I'd say many have had the same concern as me. Definitely needs to be explained in the owners manual.
Hey Rob, hope all is well. I always take my car to the dealership for oil changes between 3k and 4k miles. About a day after two or three oil changes ago, I was going to paint the skid plate. I went under the truck and was trying to figure out why I could see the oil filter. Hmmmm, something doesn't look right. Right, no skid plate!?! I call and speak to tje advisor and he says that people are finding parts missing on their trucks at home or at work. That could be the case, but I yelled BS. The truck is always on my garage or atwork which is gated, under the watchful eye of armed Federal Protective Services. He "spoke to his manager" and said, this is what we'll do for you. Of course it's replacing it, but I was ticked off because it "sounded" as if they're doing me a favor. I said, it's not a favor, but rather an inconvenience to have to go back for something one of the techs left off or some other nefarious activity at the dealership. Now, the 1st question I ask the service guy, who is usually who I work with is..how's that skid plate looking? He response now is I just double-checked it and Looks Great! Ugh.... BTW, it's always nice to hear your "Hello!!!" in the intro! Stay safe out there.
Wow!! That’s crazy!! It would take a pretty determined thief to crawl under the truck and remove the skid plate! I’m with you...it’s on the dealership 😡
Hello and interesting information that happened right now 6/16/21 to my truck I bought it on 6/13/21 and I have 182 miles on it I have driven it a few times and for some reason that message appeared as soon as I could contact him Toyota service and they made an appointment for I'm going to wait for the job paper but it seems to be great!!
I noticed that check charging system warning come on when I just want to run the radio without the engine running. My first thought was don't run the battery too long. My dad and my uncles used to tell me that running the battery too long will drain it but isn't that what an alternator is for? thanks for sharing your experience with this.
My truck left the dealership on Jan 1st 2020 and they will never see it again. I dont trust anyone let alone yahoos making minimum wage to work on my truck. Even if its just oil and tire rotation and pressure, wich is all they do besides scratch your clusters wiping it with cloths. Screen Protech for the win if you havent heard its awsome. Good video
Hi there!! I believe you said on tires 11/32 and those tires are 16/32, so even after 10k miles it's not way that they're like that worn out. In general I believe that they don't check everything
@@RobMotive I had those tires before I believe they are good year wrangler duratrac 16/32 or 18/32. Anyway I can be wrong on that one but I'm sure they don't check every Item on that list
@@RobMotive Even though you told them no tire rotation do you actually think they pulled the wheels off to check the brake lining and measured it. I doubt not, they probably just looked at your mileage and said oh yeah these are good
I have another comment. I do not like the seatbelt reminder buzzer or Bell. I decide what I do I might not want to wear the seatbelt for whatever reason I have. Freedom is my reason. Why would Toyota care if I wear my seatbelt. If I crash and die. And the cops say well he wasn't wearing his seatbelt. Toyota is not held liable. Anyway. I hated the noise from the Bell ringing because my seatbelt was not on. I clipped the wires and now I have a blinking light on dash that looks like my airbag is disabled. I'm from the old school. I just put a piece of black electrical tape over the red blinking light. But I don't hear any bells or whistles or buzzer. Why would any automobile manufacturing companies put shit like that on their vehicles. Most people hate it. One more thing. One day after I purchased my 22 Tacoma SR5 truck. I removed the Toyota Badges and it looks great. I'm not going to advertise for a company that puts bells and whistles on the vehicle that I am paying for. As a matter of fact. Now that I don't hear the seatbelt reminder. I drive without a seatbelt. It's called Freedom. Think about it this way. What if you tried to tell Josey Wales that he needs to put some kind of strap on his body to keep him attached to his Horse. What do you think Clint Eastwood would tell you. I'm old school. If I hear any more bells or whistles coming from my new Tacoma truck. There's going to be HELL to pay. I'll be giving Clint Eastwood a call and I'm going to ask him what he would do. Larry out 🤠
Your TRD oil cap is just like mine, upside down. Did you put the sticker on before you screwed it on? That’s where I messed up. It’ll always bother me but I’ll live with it. Lessons learned
Invaluable info Rob, very helpful. Those check marks on the inspection sheet look too perfect to be done by hand which makes me wonder if it is done electronically? Does it look like that in person Rob? And where’s the dirty hand smudge from the mechanic that checked it?
Hey Rob, I was thinking about installing a K&N air filter, but after reading numerous comments of people saying they had done so and it had caused sensor issues from the oil getting on them from the filters oil I decided not to. Are there any detractors about the cold air intake to your knowledge?
Thank you for your information on the charging system. Mine did that red charging system light on the first day and I thought. What is this I bet that it's just a way for the dealership to find out what kind of dumb ass people are. Then they push a button in their computer and then they say. I seen him coming. Or , I seen her coming. I'm making a resolution right now. I'm not ever going to take my 22 Tacoma to any dealership ever. Never. I'm going to change my oil myself and right now it's at 1000. After that I'm going to change the oil every 5000 miles. Air filter wiper blades battery. All of it. I removed the stock car tires after 300 miles and reinstalled BF Goodrich KO2 all terrain tires 265/75/16 and I Love it. Hey you young guys. Listen to me. I'm old. And I've been there so your own maintenance. Larry out 🤠
I think I’m going back to the dealer for my oil changes. I change mine oil every 5k. So in between the Toyota care, there has been an oil change at quick oil change place. Recently became aware of the complexity of Tacoma oil changes, drop non-pro skid plate, filter insert and gasket. Non sure I trust a quick oil change place to get this right (no offense to anyone).
Getting ready to take mine in.. a little over 3k. Crazy, my wife's Highlander 2018 only has 13k. I talked to my dealership and asked them if they had any Tacoma's or Tundra's... Zip, zero!
Just check your battery terminals every once they like grow Green corrosion around them just saying my 2017 that’s why I had to replace the battery because My battery cracked on me earlier this year when we had a cold snap in Missouri
@@RobMotive Up here in Denver they wanted like $83 to do the oil change I said no my freebies were. However buying the Toyota oil filter at the dealer which included the two o-rings and that little plastic plug you shove up in there to drain the canister and I asked him to throw in the oil pan bolt gasket out the door with taxes $5.67 If their brand is good enough for a new vehicles I don't see the need to pay $10 or more to buy an aftermarket oil filter kit.
Just hit 1000 miles on my 2021 taco trd sport it’s voodoo blue as well 😄🙌🏼 should I take it in for Oil change ? Wish I could share it with you looks almost like yours. But don’t have all the cool after market parts like yours. Thanks for all the cool videos I officially subscribed today
Congrats Carlos. See below for my FB Group- You can post pics there. They will not change the oil at 1000 for free. If you want to pay I’m sure they’d do it (I would not change it). Welcome to the channel and thanks for the sub👍👍
@@RobMotive Awesome thank you so much for responding and I will definitely look into that group. right out of high school I purchased my first Tacoma Toyota 2002 but I was a silly youngster and turned it into a mini Lowrider jacking up the suspension anyhow years later I purchased my second Tacoma but this time I love the feeling being high and feeling beefy. And thank you once again for all these videos so much knowledge I had subscribe 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Hi Rob congrats on your new SR5! You have great videos! I'm a new Tacoma owner and enjoy getting info from you. One thing that was on my mind after watching this oil change video and how everything below looked really clean with no oil drips around the skid plate area is do you know if they don't do oil changes by sucking up the oil from the filler cap instead of draining from the bottom? Have you heard about this? I found that out on Scotty's channel. Hopefully Toyota doesn't do it that way.
Hi rob hope you’re doing fine! one question I have my Tacoma service that first 5k maintenance service , but now I just realized by taking a look at the receipt they never change the oil they only did rotate tires and the rest of regular checkups, the mileage on my taco were 4,500 / 6 months combined,why do you think they did not changed my oil? Thanks
Hi Rob I just had my first oil change in my 2021 at the dealership at 10,000m but I noticed a noise like a tic tic sometimes loud so I thought is was bad oil so I did my
I’m just about at 5k miles now probably at 4896 somewhere around there, but some reason the past few times I have started my truck up it says (get it serviced). Is this going to pop up every time it’s time to change your oil/get it serviced? This is my very first Toyota Tacoma and some people are saying it can wait until every 10k miles and others are saying it’s smart not to. I used to own a 2017 Ford Mustang and I go it serviced every 5k miles.
After dealer visit I do the same, never had any issues with Toyota service.............When owned Ford had many issues with service, missing engine cover, oil dripping, lube on leather seats, pressure dents, scratches, etc. 😒
Hello, quick question, I disconnected the battery, and when I connected back, the alarm when off like crazy could not make it to stop, what can I do? Thank you!!!
Strange. They give me a video of the entire process of each service at my dealer. So I don't even check mine over. I just watch the video of them doing whatever it is they did.
Rob... Since my New-To-Me 2018 Tacoma is a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle and I purchased the Toyota Auto Care Classic Prepaid Maintenance Plan. Do I actually have to have the Toyota dealer do the oil change/filter changes? With my 2000 Toyota Tundra except for the very first oil change which I took to the dealer to have done and I provided the oil I wanted in it. I always performed my own oil/filter changes for the 21 years I had the truck. I prefered to use Castrol Syntec oil vs Toyota oil. I don't mind having the dealer performing all the other maintenance checks, but I like doing my own oil changes. That way if the drain plug leaks or the filter there is no one to blame but my self. I had a bad experience with a dealer that a mechanic that was performing a recall for the front engine cover on my 1996 Mustang took a short cut that resulted in the engine having to be replaced. From that day on I never liked dealer mechanics. I always took my vehicles to my brother-in-laws shops for repairs and maintence. There are two types of mechanics, lazy ones and tired asses. A "Lazy" mechanic does the job right the first time then he doesn't have to do the job again. The tired ass mechanic doesn't care. My soldiers used to laugh when I told them I wanted them to be lazy.
My dealer wouldn’t change my oil at 5,000 miles. They do maintenance every 5000 miles for first 25000 miles, and wound up just checking fluids, and routine checklist. Wanted to rotate my tires for me, but I installed K02s so couldn’t take advantage of that either.
@@RobMotive It seems that they change it every 5 thousand miles but it is not like that they change it every 10 thousand miles believe me I also believed that they changed it every 5 thousand I did the same I checked the oil and it looks clean but they do not change it
@@RobMotive I tell you because I had another Tacoma and already had 30 thousand miles so I decided to take it to another place to change the oil, and then at 35 thousand I took it to the dealership and they asked me if I had changed the oil in another place at 30 thousand and I told him that yeah , then they told me then you don't need change
@@c3nt3no7 My maintenance light came on every 5,000 miles so I took it in and told them the lights on and I was able to squeeze three oil change freebies out of them.
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Any time you have key on for awhile on Tacoma, charge warning will come on’! Even with new battery and full charge! Mine has done it since day one!
I just did my own 5k mile service on my 2020, yes due to Covid I’ve only put 5k on my truck in 18 months. I took it to the stealership first, read the paperwork after and it said they only “check engine oil” Toyota manual says they only replace every 10k... science probably supports it, but my meticulous nature can’t.
Thank you for the validation. So many people I know make fun of me for checking over my truck before I leave the lot.
Hey....it's a $30K+ investment! Making sure it's undamaged is a smart idea in my book👍
Glad to hear the warning message is not an issue. I'm just like you when it comes to Toyota doing oil change, I double check everything lol. I usually watch them from the window while working on my truck and I've seen when they get a lot of distraction while doing the job, so they can easily forget something. Great feedback man. Love how you share all your experiences with the Tacoma. Keep them coming man!
They did a good job I think👍
I'm only 3 minutes into your video and I can tell that I'm not going to take my 22 Tacoma into any dealership for anything. I'm going to do my own oil change and other stuff that regular people can do themselves. I have a 6 Tacoma standard cab 4 cylinder and 5 speed manual transmission and Toyota always would contact me because of a spiral cable that was a recall and I instantly thought. That's BS. And then they tried to get me to come to their dealership again claiming that my floor mat might get tangled up with my foot and then the gas pedal will go to the floor and cause some kind of problem. I can figure out that kind of stuff for myself. So I never took my 6 Tacoma to any dealership. Now I still have this truck and it is perfect. I fixed a few things. Myself. All maintenance. Myself. I don't put the rubber on the wheels but the guy who did put my front end alignment out of adjustment. It was perfect when I showed up to purchase 2 front tires. I've learned over the years that it's better to fix your own stuff. All stuff. I'm 57. I learned when I was 22 to do all of my own wrenching. I had a 1973 Cadillac Coupe De Ville and I asked a small shop if they would grease my driveline and I told him that the driveline was brand new and it needs to be greased because the joints are brand new. He said ok 20 bucks. Well I should have watched him I guess because there are 2 U joints on the rear and 2 joints on the front. Long story short. He greased one in the rear and one in the front. By the time I drove 75 miles to Santa Cruz the driveline started squeaking and I knew what it was and I was Pissed off. Now I'm 57 and I've never took my car or motorcycle to a mechanic. Never. Trust me. Learn how to do your own stuff. You will be better off. Larry out
Good morning Rob! How are you, I also went to get my truck serviced yesterday and they told me the same thing about the charging system. A little worried for nothing, you have a great day.
I’m very relieved!! The Tacoma is still rock solid👍
My Tacoma is just over 2 months old and hit 1234 Miles today. I'm gonna be blowing past ya Rob in no time.
Lol! That just means mine will last longer😏
@@RobMotive Probably true. But Toyotas are tough old birds! 😎
Lol! They are indeed 👍👍
They listed the type of oil used but did not list the oil filter. Perhaps thats why the underside shield that covers the oil filter looks untouched? Unfortunately dealerships have been know to cut corners by changing the oil but not the filter. Hopefully that didn't happen to you. Nice video!
Picked up a great deal at Lancaster Toyota in California. 5 oil changes, 5 tire rotations for 2 years. 240.00 service any time you want
Just curious...will they let you determine the oil change on intervals?
Yes, anytime you want within two year period
Very nice👍
Glad to hear your truck checks out. I expect nothing less from the Motive.
Absolutely 👍
I'm glad that you had a good report on your truck and answers to your question on the charging system. With the pandemic and being retired I just hit 5K on my 2020 yesterday, 9 months after I bought it. I'm sure I'll be in your same shoes when I go in for my 10K service, well under that mark. One thing I have noticed - my engine must be breaking in. I drove 40 miles in a mix of driving and got 28 MPG, and 22.5 overall. I don't drive crazy, but I also don't mope along. Hmm...
Wow! That's excellent mileage! Are you stock?
@@RobMotive Yes, just stock on the TRD Sport, with the LED electronics package.
I have a 2022 Tacoma but I was trying to schedule for the 20K oil change and they pissed me off when they told me that they were busy and it would take 3 hours.
I have had Toyotas since 2012 and the service has gotten terrible lately as far as the expediency.
Yup! Things have gotten weird😡
👍 Glad there were no let downs
Me too👍👍
Your service breakdown, was very interesting today. I had an oil change at 2,272 miles, on, 4/13/21, (truck bought last October). My paperwork showed a different page to yours. It's called the, HVAC System Refresh Service, my paperwork showed a box, in red, saying, this item should be serviced annually, to reduce odor from A/C vents. This is a cost, (to me), of $60. I declined, as, I live in Pa, and of course, haven't used my AC, since my tacoma purchase. A representative from the dealer, even phoned me at home, two days after my oil change, to ask if I had reconsidered having this done. I again, refused. As to the battery warning light, I do think Toyota needs to change the messaging for this warning, coming on, as it does, after using accessories, it causes a needless panic, to drive straight to a dealer, as I did, for no reason.
Sounds like a money making scheme for the dealership. I've never heard of it. Given the reaction I got when I asked about the charging warning light, I'd say many have had the same concern as me. Definitely needs to be explained in the owners manual.
Never go over 5000 miles on oil!
Hey Rob, hope all is well. I always take my car to the dealership for oil changes between 3k and 4k miles. About a day after two or three oil changes ago, I was going to paint the skid plate. I went under the truck and was trying to figure out why I could see the oil filter. Hmmmm, something doesn't look right. Right, no skid plate!?! I call and speak to tje advisor and he says that people are finding parts missing on their trucks at home or at work. That could be the case, but I yelled BS. The truck is always on my garage or atwork which is gated, under the watchful eye of armed Federal Protective Services. He "spoke to his manager" and said, this is what we'll do for you. Of course it's replacing it, but I was ticked off because it "sounded" as if they're doing me a favor. I said, it's not a favor, but rather an inconvenience to have to go back for something one of the techs left off or some other nefarious activity at the dealership. Now, the 1st question I ask the service guy, who is usually who I work with is..how's that skid plate looking? He response now is I just double-checked it and Looks Great! Ugh.... BTW, it's always nice to hear your "Hello!!!" in the intro! Stay safe out there.
Wow!! That’s crazy!! It would take a pretty determined thief to crawl under the truck and remove the skid plate! I’m with you...it’s on the dealership 😡
Hello and interesting information that happened right now 6/16/21 to my truck I bought it on 6/13/21 and I have 182 miles on it I have driven it a few times and for some reason that message appeared as soon as I could contact him Toyota service and they made an appointment for I'm going to wait for the job paper but it seems to be great!!
I noticed that check charging system warning come on when I just want to run the radio without the engine running. My first thought was don't run the battery too long. My dad and my uncles used to tell me that running the battery too long will drain it but isn't that what an alternator is for? thanks for sharing your experience with this.
Rob for the record...Do you honestly think that they checked any of the parameters for the multipoint inspection?????? Just asking.
Maybe a couple🤔
I got a 2023 sr5 and once in a while I hear a buzzing sound under the truck bed have you or anyone experienced that?
All modern vehicles do this. It’s normal👍
Very difficult to see 0/20 oil on the stick. It's so damn thin.
Very difficult!! Just have to catch the light right👍
My truck left the dealership on Jan 1st 2020 and they will never see it again. I dont trust anyone let alone yahoos making minimum wage to work on my truck. Even if its just oil and tire rotation and pressure, wich is all they do besides scratch your clusters wiping it with cloths. Screen Protech for the win if you havent heard its awsome. Good video
Wow! My dealerrship charges $102 for that same procedure! What a rip off! Once my free oil changes are done, I'm doing it myself!
I do every other oil change on my own. The other oil changes I do at the shop because I am too lazy to do a 100 point inspection lol
Wow!!😬
I’ll do my own once the freebies are over👍
I think the $102 is because they rotate the tires too
@@kennyfnpowers707
I bet their techs are even too lazy to do an actual " 100 point inspection "
Hi there!! I believe you said on tires 11/32 and those tires are 16/32, so even after 10k miles it's not way that they're like that worn out. In general I believe that they don't check everything
Given the depth of the tread I’m looking at right now..you may be right😬
@@RobMotive I had those tires before I believe they are good year wrangler duratrac 16/32 or 18/32. Anyway I can be wrong on that one but I'm sure they don't check every Item on that list
I bet their numbers are based in n stock tires🤔
@@RobMotive
Even though you told them no tire rotation do you actually think they pulled the wheels off to check the brake lining and measured it.
I doubt not, they probably just looked at your mileage and said oh yeah these are good
Now that’s a great point🤔🤔
Good to know!
I have another comment. I do not like the seatbelt reminder buzzer or Bell. I decide what I do I might not want to wear the seatbelt for whatever reason I have. Freedom is my reason. Why would Toyota care if I wear my seatbelt. If I crash and die. And the cops say well he wasn't wearing his seatbelt. Toyota is not held liable. Anyway. I hated the noise from the Bell ringing because my seatbelt was not on. I clipped the wires and now I have a blinking light on dash that looks like my airbag is disabled. I'm from the old school. I just put a piece of black electrical tape over the red blinking light. But I don't hear any bells or whistles or buzzer. Why would any automobile manufacturing companies put shit like that on their vehicles. Most people hate it. One more thing. One day after I purchased my 22 Tacoma SR5 truck. I removed the Toyota Badges and it looks great. I'm not going to advertise for a company that puts bells and whistles on the vehicle that I am paying for. As a matter of fact. Now that I don't hear the seatbelt reminder. I drive without a seatbelt. It's called Freedom. Think about it this way. What if you tried to tell Josey Wales that he needs to put some kind of strap on his body to keep him attached to his Horse. What do you think Clint Eastwood would tell you. I'm old school. If I hear any more bells or whistles coming from my new Tacoma truck. There's going to be HELL to pay. I'll be giving Clint Eastwood a call and I'm going to ask him what he would do. Larry out 🤠
Clint is one of my all time favorites! Love the westerns👍
Your TRD oil cap is just like mine, upside down. Did you put the sticker on before you screwed it on? That’s where I messed up. It’ll always bother me but I’ll live with it. Lessons learned
Nope...I had it correct on another truck. Unfortunately...it’s not the same on this one😬
Invaluable info Rob, very helpful. Those check marks on the inspection sheet look too perfect to be done by hand which makes me wonder if it is done electronically? Does it look like that in person Rob? And where’s the dirty hand smudge from the mechanic that checked it?
Yup, definitely not marked by a human😬
Hey Rob, I hope you will make video's on all recommended service. 10k, 30k, and such...
Oh absolutely 👍👍
All good oil change did it myself
Good news, Rob!
Absolutely 👍
Hey Rob, I was thinking about installing a K&N air filter, but after reading numerous comments of people saying they had done so and it had caused sensor issues from the oil getting on them from the filters oil I decided not to. Are there any detractors about the cold air intake to your knowledge?
Use a dry filter to avoid that. Most offer both versions. No real benefit to having one except looks👍
Thank you for your information on the charging system. Mine did that red charging system light on the first day and I thought. What is this I bet that it's just a way for the dealership to find out what kind of dumb ass people are. Then they push a button in their computer and then they say. I seen him coming. Or , I seen her coming. I'm making a resolution right now. I'm not ever going to take my 22 Tacoma to any dealership ever. Never. I'm going to change my oil myself and right now it's at 1000. After that I'm going to change the oil every 5000 miles. Air filter wiper blades battery. All of it. I removed the stock car tires after 300 miles and reinstalled BF Goodrich KO2 all terrain tires 265/75/16 and I Love it. Hey you young guys. Listen to me. I'm old. And I've been there so your own maintenance. Larry out 🤠
I think I’m going back to the dealer for my oil changes. I change mine oil every 5k. So in between the Toyota care, there has been an oil change at quick oil change place. Recently became aware of the complexity of Tacoma oil changes, drop non-pro skid plate, filter insert and gasket. Non sure I trust a quick oil change place to get this right (no offense to anyone).
I get that! I think you’re making a good decision 👍
Getting ready to take mine in.. a little over 3k. Crazy, my wife's Highlander 2018 only has 13k. I talked to my dealership and asked them if they had any Tacoma's or Tundra's... Zip, zero!
I believe it. They are all in short supply 😬
Just check your battery terminals every once they like grow Green corrosion around them just saying my 2017 that’s why I had to replace the battery because My battery cracked on me earlier this year when we had a cold snap in Missouri
Hmmm!! Never seen a cracked battery😬
@@RobMotive I have One was on my Tacoma and other one was a Army Humvee that blew up
Must be a drag! Any fluid leakage?
@@RobMotive most of the times when batteries blowup is two reason there is gas trapped in the batteries or.they are frozen
@@wilyceyote
Wow, that sucks.
Too bad you didn't get the battery warmer option in your truck.
My last 2018 they only had to change oil once since i had it because i don’t drive much It will probably be the same with my 21
I can relate. I will do mine twice a year at every 5K once I exhaust the free changes👍
@@RobMotive
Up here in Denver they wanted like $83 to do the oil change I said no my freebies were.
However buying the Toyota oil filter at the dealer which included the two o-rings and that little plastic plug you shove up in there to drain the canister and I asked him to throw in the oil pan bolt gasket out the door with taxes $5.67
If their brand is good enough for a new vehicles I don't see the need to pay $10 or more to buy an aftermarket oil filter kit.
Just hit 1000 miles on my 2021 taco trd sport it’s voodoo blue as well 😄🙌🏼 should I take it in for Oil change ? Wish I could share it with you looks almost like yours. But don’t have all the cool after market parts like yours. Thanks for all the cool videos I officially subscribed today
Congrats Carlos. See below for my FB Group- You can post pics there. They will not change the oil at 1000 for free. If you want to pay I’m sure they’d do it (I would not change it). Welcome to the channel and thanks for the sub👍👍
@@RobMotive Awesome thank you so much for responding and I will definitely look into that group. right out of high school I purchased my first Tacoma Toyota 2002 but I was a silly youngster and turned it into a mini Lowrider jacking up the suspension anyhow years later I purchased my second Tacoma but this time I love the feeling being high and feeling beefy. And thank you once again for all these videos so much knowledge I had subscribe 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Thanks Carlos👍👍
Hi Rob congrats on your new SR5! You have great videos! I'm a new Tacoma owner and enjoy getting info from you. One thing that was on my mind after watching this oil change video and how everything below looked really clean with no oil drips around the skid plate area is do you know if they don't do oil changes by sucking up the oil from the filler cap instead of draining from the bottom? Have you heard about this? I found that out on Scotty's channel. Hopefully Toyota doesn't do it that way.
I do not believe Toyota does it that way.
@@RobMotive good! You're not the only person that double checks someone else's work. Especially when they're messy👍
Did that light just show up at 5k mi? Ive had mine do that since the beginning when i drove it off the lot
First I noticed it🤔
Hi rob hope you’re doing fine! one question I have my Tacoma service that first 5k maintenance service , but now I just realized by taking a look at the receipt they never change the oil they only did rotate tires and the rest of regular checkups, the mileage on my taco were 4,500 / 6 months combined,why do you think they did not changed my oil? Thanks
The provided service doesn’t call for an oil change until 10K miles or at 1 year.
@@RobMotive haaaa would you run your tacoma for 10k miles before the first oil change? 😳 I don’t feel confident about that but what would you suggest?
Nope, I would not. I’d pay for the change at 5K or do it myself👍
@@RobMotive exactly I already order everything for the change myself thank you always for your response 👍
My 2020 tacoma 15000 miles went on a trip 220 mile 70 miles of that was up hill. It sucked up all the oil no oil on dip stick what happen
Wow! That’s odd🤔
Hi Rob I just had my first oil change in my 2021 at the dealership at 10,000m but I noticed a noise like a tic tic sometimes loud so I thought is was bad oil so I did my
Did your……🤔
Hey Rob because you live in Texas did you have a problem with the air conditioning unit not blowing cold ?
No, it’s fine👍
@@RobMotive Thanks
I’m just about at 5k miles now probably at 4896 somewhere around there, but some reason the past few times I have started my truck up it says (get it serviced). Is this going to pop up every time it’s time to change your oil/get it serviced? This is my very first Toyota Tacoma and some people are saying it can wait until every 10k miles and others are saying it’s smart not to. I used to own a 2017 Ford Mustang and I go it serviced every 5k miles.
Hey Rob how are you!! Do you recommend to do the first oil change at 1000 Miles o what do you think is the best????
I go with 5000 or 1 year... whichever comes first👍
OK thank you very much...
Rob, after your oil changes run out at the dealer, would you consider Ames oil?
Nope. I’ll use Mobil 1👍
After dealer visit I do the same, never had any issues with Toyota service.............When owned Ford had many issues with service, missing engine cover, oil dripping, lube on leather seats, pressure dents, scratches, etc. 😒
It was perfect! Never even know they were there! (THe way it should be)👍
@@RobMotive Absolutely . 😉
Hello, quick question, I disconnected the battery, and when I connected back, the alarm when off like crazy could not make it to stop, what can I do? Thank you!!!
My truck is a 2020 sport
Must be your panic function. They don’t come with an OEM alarm. Maybe someone installed an aftermarket alarm🤔
@@RobMotive I’ve got it fixed, I called them and guided me to get it fixed, Thanks ver much
Did your truck come with that front skid plate or did you add it?
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What is that grey box with antennas
Here ya go: ua-cam.com/video/ppJJvl28ClU/v-deo.html
Good morning Rob, what is that wireless controller you show under the hood?
Have a look: ua-cam.com/video/iFdq4By3vLU/v-deo.html
Strange. They give me a video of the entire process of each service at my dealer. So I don't even check mine over. I just watch the video of them doing whatever it is they did.
That's pretty wild. First I've heard of that service👍
How long did they have it at the dealership? Going to get mine done and wondering if I should stick around.
Right about 1 hour.
@@RobMotive appreciate it! Did they offer to buy your Tacoma??
That’s a topic for another video🤔
Hey rob does the cold air intake sound awsome of the Tacoma? Sound wise?
No. Very little difference.
@@RobMotive okay
I’m gonna look for another for better sound🤔
Just got mine;! When do you think it is a good time for the first oil change? How many miles?
I’d do 5K👍
Rob... Since my New-To-Me 2018 Tacoma is a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle and I purchased the Toyota Auto Care Classic Prepaid Maintenance Plan. Do I actually have to have the Toyota dealer do the oil change/filter changes? With my 2000 Toyota Tundra except for the very first oil change which I took to the dealer to have done and I provided the oil I wanted in it. I always performed my own oil/filter changes for the 21 years I had the truck. I prefered to use Castrol Syntec oil vs Toyota oil. I don't mind having the dealer performing all the other maintenance checks, but I like doing my own oil changes. That way if the drain plug leaks or the filter there is no one to blame but my self. I had a bad experience with a dealer that a mechanic that was performing a recall for the front engine cover on my 1996 Mustang took a short cut that resulted in the engine having to be replaced. From that day on I never liked dealer mechanics. I always took my vehicles to my brother-in-laws shops for repairs and maintence. There are two types of mechanics, lazy ones and tired asses. A "Lazy" mechanic does the job right the first time then he doesn't have to do the job again. The tired ass mechanic doesn't care. My soldiers used to laugh when I told them I wanted them to be lazy.
Hey Charles. Have a look at the small print in your agreement or give the company a call. I imagine it varies🤔
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I don't understand your concern for spilt oil during an oil change... Do you not trust your dealer? If so, why go?
Not so much “concern” as curiosity. As for trust; it’s earned not blindly given. By checking and finding nothing, they are earning my trust👍
Would you be voiding your warranty by installing your S&B cold air intake ?
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They don't change oil until 10,000 miles
They changed mine yesterday (way less than 10K miles).
My dealer wouldn’t change my oil at 5,000 miles. They do maintenance every 5000 miles for first 25000 miles, and wound up just checking fluids, and routine checklist. Wanted to rotate my tires for me, but I installed K02s so couldn’t take advantage of that either.
@@RobMotive It seems that they change it every 5 thousand miles but it is not like that they change it every 10 thousand miles believe me I also believed that they changed it every 5 thousand I did the same I checked the oil and it looks clean but they do not change it
@@RobMotive I tell you because I had another Tacoma and already had 30 thousand miles so I decided to take it to another place to change the oil, and then at 35 thousand I took it to the dealership and they asked me if I had changed the oil in another place at 30 thousand and I told him that yeah , then they told me then you don't need change
Thee are the same bummer. I am positive they changed mine👍
Do 2016 tacoma have wiper fluid warning light 🤔
Hmm…. I don’t know🤔
So much for no electrical gremlins on Toyotas...
Gotta watch the update video🤔
Does the truck give you a maintenance signal when it needs an oil change?
I haven’t seen any👍
@@RobMotive I’ve driven my tacoma for atleast 5k miles and not sure if it’s time for an oil change
10K miles or 1 year under Toyota care.
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My maintenance light came on every 5,000 miles so I took it in and told them the lights on and I was able to squeeze three oil change freebies out of them.
did you make a new intro? noice!
I did! You like it?
@@RobMotive haha yes, there was some things in the intro where i was like, where is the video for that?! haha.
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Change your own oil...geez.
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