Maintenance

When you are looking for Tacoma maintenance guides online, the results can be hit or miss. On TrailTacoma.com, it is our goal to provide the most accurate information on maintenance available. Whether you are working on your 2nd Gen or 3rd Gen Tacoma, we are here to provide the guidance you can depend on. From idler pulley replacements and replacing air pumps to replacing those worn out radiator support bushings, we have you covered. Don’t see a step by step maintenance guide on the website? Contact us and get one started!

Do It Yourself

Step-By-Step DIY Oil Change For 3rd Gen Tacoma

Do It Yourself

Step-By-Step DIY Oil Change For 2nd Gen Tacoma

3rd Gen Mods

Top 6 Maintenance Mods For The 3rd Gen Tacoma

3rd Gen Mods

J&L OSC Oil Catch Can For Tacoma – Long Term 5,000 Mile Review

3rd Gen Mods

Step-By-Step DIY Alternator Replacement For 3rd Gen Tacoma

Rubber and Polyurethane Bushings Side by Side

By Jordan Weaver On August 20, 2023 in Maintenance, Review, Suspension

Rubber Vs. Polyurethane Bushings – A Detailed Comparison

Comparing The Differences: Rubber Vs. Polyurethane Bushings For Your Toyota Tacoma’s Suspension – Which Is Best For You? Bushings are an integral part of your…

By Chris Fortunato On August 02, 2023 in 2nd Gen Mods, 3rd Gen Mods, Install, Lift Kits, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Review

Mudify Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

Stainless Steel Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines From Mudify For 2nd & 3rd Gen (2005-2023) Tacoma: Detailed Install Guide, Review & Overview If you’re…

By Konrad Chojnowski On July 31, 2023 in 3rd Gen Mods, Do It Yourself, Install, Maintenance

Step-By-Step DIY Alternator Replacement For 3rd Gen Tacoma

Detailed Alternator Swap How-To Guide For 3rd Gen (2016-2023) Tacoma With 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) – Symptoms, Testing, Diagnosis & Complete Overview Did you need to…

Auto Up and Down Window Switch on 2nd Gen Tacoma (2012-2015)

By Brenan Greene On June 23, 2023 in 2nd Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Maintenance

Auto Up & Down Window Switch for 2nd Gen Tacoma (2012-2015)

Automatic Driver and Passenger Up & Down 4-Way Window Switch Mod for 2nd Gen Tacoma (2012-2015) I daily drive both my 5th Gen 4Runner and…

By Kenny Christensen On June 09, 2023 in 3rd Gen Mods, Maintenance, Performance, Review

J&L OSC Oil Catch Can For Tacoma – Long Term 5,000 Mile Review

J&L Oil Separator Co. Oil Separator “Catch Can” 5,000 Mile Long-Term Review & Overview – Mounted On 3rd Gen (2016-2023) Tacoma In this post I’ll…

Canvasback rear door cover Tacoma 3rd gen

By Chris Fortunato On January 23, 2023 in 3rd Gen Mods, Install, Maintenance, Review

Canvasback Rear Door Covers For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

Protect Your Door Panels With The Canvasback Rear Door Covers For 3rd Gen (2016+) Tacoma – Install Guide, Review & Overview I’m sure many of…

By Victor Solano On August 12, 2022 in 3rd Gen Mods, Do It Yourself, Maintenance, Performance

Top 6 Maintenance Mods For The 3rd Gen Tacoma

Maintenance Mods & Tools For The 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma – Products That Make It Easier To Do Maintenance On Your Truck Our Toyotas have…

By Jarod Johnson On July 27, 2022 in Do It Yourself, Maintenance

Step-By-Step DIY Oil Change For 2nd Gen Tacoma

DIY Oil Change For 4.0L V6 2nd Gen (2005-2015) Toyota Tacoma – How To Replace Your Oil & Filter + Save Money So, you are…

Outer Joints on CV Axles Toyota Tacoma

By Brenan Greene On February 21, 2022 in 2nd Gen Mods, 3rd Gen Mods, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland

Rebuilding Outer Joints on CV Axle for Toyota Tacoma Long Travel

Rebuilding CV Axle Outer Joints (Birfield Joints) on a 2nd Gen / 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma for a Long Travel Suspension Kit When you take…

Choosing Tire Size for Toyota Tacoma

By Young Kim On January 28, 2022 in 2nd Gen Mods, 3rd Gen Mods, Get Started, Maintenance

Choosing Tires for your Tacoma – Sizes, Letters, Numbers & Designations

A Guide to Understanding Tire Markings and Tire Size Indicators & How to Choose the Right Tire for Your Needs + Most Popular Tires in…

4" Lift on Tacoma

By Brenan Greene On September 28, 2021 in 2nd Gen Mods, 3rd Gen Mods, Accessories, Do It Yourself, Lift Kits, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland

Extended (24″) Rear Brake Lines Install Guide on 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen Tacoma

YotaMafia Rear Extended (24″ Brake Lines – 4″ Over Stock): Step by Step Install Guide on 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen Tacoma The stock brake…

By Thomas Achord On September 02, 2021 in 3rd Gen Mods, Do It Yourself, Install, Maintenance, Review

Sokietech Gas Hood Struts/Shock Upgrade for 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma

How To Replace Your Factory Hood Prop with the Sokietech Gas Powered Hood Lift System: Hood Strut Install & Review For 2016+ Toyota Tacoma What…

By Konrad Chojnowski On July 08, 2021 in 3rd Gen Mods, Do It Yourself, Maintenance

Step-By-Step Guide: How To Replace the Cabin Air Filter on 3rd Gen Tacoma

Simple DIY Step-By-Step Guide for Replacing Your Cabin Air Filter on the 3rd Gen (2016+) Toyota Tacoma Let’s talk maintenance. Some maintenance, like changing your…

By Chris Brothers On May 19, 2021 in 3rd Gen Mods, Accessories, Do It Yourself, Install, Maintenance, Review

JLT Performance 3.0 Oil Separator (Catch Can): Install, Review & Overview for 3rd Gen Tacoma

Detailed Installation Guide, Review & Overview for the JLT Performance 3.0 Oil Catch Can on 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma *** As of early 2022, JLT…

Rad Rubber Engine Splash Guards

By Brenan Greene On December 22, 2020 in 2nd Gen Mods, 3rd Gen Mods, Accessories, Do It Yourself, Install, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

2nd and 3rd Gen Tacoma Rubber Engine Splash Guards

Neoprene Engine Splash Guards For 2nd & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma (fits both generations) Rad Rubber Design makes a wide variety of engine splash guards…

By Nate Roten On December 03, 2020 in Maintenance, Performance, Review

BestLine Racing Fuel Treatment for 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review & Overview

Improve Engine Performance & Keep Your Fuel System Clean with this All-in-One Fuel Treatment from BestLine Racing Proper maintenance is the best way to ensure…

By Nate Roten On November 21, 2020 in Maintenance, Performance, Review

BestLine Racing Engine Treatment for 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review & Overview

Keep Your Engine Happy & Running Well for Years to Come with The BestLine Racing Engine Treatment for your Toyota Tacoma The engine is the…

By Victor Solano On November 11, 2020 in 2nd Gen Mods, 3rd Gen Mods, Do It Yourself, Install, Maintenance

Outer Tie Rod End Replacement – 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

A Step-By-Step, Complete Guide to a DIY Outer Tie Rod Replacement for the 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Tie rod ends are meant to last…

By Kevin Gomez On October 15, 2020 in 3rd Gen Mods, Maintenance, Review, Roof Racks

Vinyl Wrapping Your Roof – 3rd Gen Tacoma

Protecting Your Tacoma’s Roof with Beyond Wraps’ Vinyl Wrapping: Wrap It Before You Rack It Adding a roof rack will drastically change the look of…

By Konrad Chojnowski On August 08, 2020 in Do It Yourself, Maintenance

How To Clean Your Engine Bay – 3rd Gen Tacoma

Keep Your Engine Bay Looking Like New! A Detailed, Step-By-Step Guide To Safely Washing Under The Hood If you’re anything like me, you like to…

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