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  • A Guide to Upgrading Your 4th Gen 4runner Headlight Bulbs

    A Guide to Upgrading Your 4th Gen 4runner Headlight Bulbs

    If you’re thinking of upgrading your 4th Gen 4runner’s headlight bulbs, you’ve probably already noticed that there are a ton of options to choose from out there. In this guide, I’ll break down the various ways you can upgrade yours and compare some of the pros and cons. There is always a chance that you’ll…

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  • Best 3rd Gen Tacoma Engine: Comparing the 2.7 I4 and 3.5 V6

    Best 3rd Gen Tacoma Engine: Comparing the 2.7 I4 and 3.5 V6

    Toyota offers dozens of different ways to configure a third generation Tacoma. There are different bed lengths, cab sizes, transmission choices, and trim packages. Truly enough to make your head spin! The most defining feature, though, is what engine you choose to equip. Here there are only two choices: a 2.7 liter inline four cylinder…

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  • Ceramic Coating Before and After: What You Should Expect

    Ceramic Coating Before and After: What You Should Expect

    With the amount of marketing we’re being bombarded with in the auto detailing space it can be hard to tell if what we’re being shown is real or just sleazy companies trying to make a quick buck. Before and after photos and videos of muddy water being thrown on $300,000 dollar supercars are around every…

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  • DIY 2nd Gen Tacoma Oil Change (Step-By-Step With Video!)

    DIY 2nd Gen Tacoma Oil Change (Step-By-Step With Video!)

    Allow me to open this article with a bold statement: the 2nd generation (2005-2015) Toyota Tacoma is quite possibly the easiest vehicle to do a DIY oil change on. Seriously.  All of the components are well laid out and easy to access. There are very minimal tools required. Quite frankly, anyone can do this in…

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  • A Complete Guide To Protecting Your Car’s Paint In 2023

    A Complete Guide To Protecting Your Car’s Paint In 2023

    Wax, Sealant, Ceramic coatings – if you’re new to the detailing world, your head is probably already spinning trying to understand how all of these paint protection products compare. Add in PPF and spray-on coatings, and things can get really overwhelming! With all the options available it’s easy to find yourself looking for a good…

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  • What Are Raptor Lights? Why People Put Them On Toyotas:

    What Are Raptor Lights? Why People Put Them On Toyotas:

    You’ve probably seen them around town – Toyota Tacomas, 4runners, and Tundras with 3 amber lights in the grille. Want to know what they are and what they’re used for? You’ve come to the right place! Raptor lights have been made popular by the Ford F150 Raptor. The US Department of Transportation requires any vehicle…

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  • Should You Replace Your Power Steering Fluid (And How Often?)

    Should You Replace Your Power Steering Fluid (And How Often?)

    We’ve talked a bit about maintenance lately and more specifically, how often to replace certain fluids in your 4runner or Tacoma. Well, your power steering system can also use some attention from time to time. Is replacing your power steering fluid actually necessary? I’m sure there are A LOT of vehicles that make it through…

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  • 7 Reasons Why The Toyota Tacoma Is So Popular

    7 Reasons Why The Toyota Tacoma Is So Popular

    Everyone knows that nothing lasts forever. Our clothes wear out, computers slow down to the point of infuriation, and our bodies get tired and worn out. However, some things, like cockroaches, Nokia cell phones, and Toyota Tacomas exceed our expectations. The Tacoma has gained a cult following due to its life expectancy, which is similar…

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  • How To Use Your Toyota Tacoma’s 4WD System

    How To Use Your Toyota Tacoma’s 4WD System

    Have you ever wondered what that mysterious fourth knob of the HVAC system does on your Tacoma? Not many people know this, but that is actually the four wheel drive selector switch! Ok, all jokes aside, I’ve always thought it was a terrible design decision to put a knob of the same shape and size…

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