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…

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…

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…

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…

Almost $50k for a Tacoma TRD Pro and it still has drum brakes! Is Toyota being cheap or do they know something that none of the other truck manufacturers do? Reasons Why the Toyota Tacoma Has Rear Drum Brakes Let’s start by talking about why disc brakes are better than drum brakes. The number one…

So you’re in the market for a new-to-you 1st gen Tacoma; arguably the most bulletproof Tacoma that Toyota has engineered – but why is it so bulletproof? Well, a lot of it has to do with the engines: the baseline 2.4L 2RZ-FE I4, the mid-range 2.7L 3RZ-FE I4, and the big boy, the 3.4L 5VZ-FE…

The 1st gen Toyota Tacoma has an unrivaled reputation when it comes to reliability. Owners have described it in the past as “bulletproof,” “hard to kill” and “stupid simple” in terms of modifying and replacing parts on it. As an owner myself of a Toyota Tacoma, I would even claim that it potentially holds the…

If you’re looking to pick up a reliable and capable small truck second hand, one vehicle tends to outshine the pack; Toyota’s 1st generation Tacoma. Over the years, Toyota Tacomas have established a solid reputation for toughness and longevity that only seems to grow with time. This reputation does however elicit top dollar on the…

The Toyota Tacoma is one of the most popular vehicles on the used market. There’s a huge demand for these little trucks but that comes with a downside – the combination of their popularity and high resale value makes them a target for theft. How easy is it to steal a Tacoma? Toyota Tacomas aren’t…

The 2nd generation Toyota Tacoma is one of the most popular pickup trucks on the used market. Like any other Toyota truck, they’re sought after and hold their value very well. The Tacoma is more popular than ever now due to the increased popularity of overlanding, camping, and off-roading. People want to get outside and…