2001 Toyota Tacoma

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Hi, We have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma extra-cab pickup, as well as a baby on the way. This weekend I was investigating how our car seat (which will usually be in our 2004 Prius) would fit in the pickup. It is a Graco Snugride with the stay-in-car-base. Everything looks to be ok - except for one big inc..
« I don't know anything about your specific problem, but since no one has responded here's my 2 cents - I have a tiny little hatchback (honda civic) and the only place the infant seat fits is in the c.. »

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I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma, V6, that was driven approximately 3 miles without any oil in the engine. After reaching the truck I filled the engine with oil, started it, and let it ran for a while. Since all appeared to be fine, the truck was driven for approximately 30 miles. After reaching the de..
« Interesting. How did that happen? »
« I fear for his engine. I'd be curious to know also. AH asked a good question for a change. -- "Fire up a colortini, sit back, relax, and watch the pictures, now, as they fly through the air." .. »
« Sounds like rod bearing knock. The rod bearings are usually the first to go when an engine is driven without any oil as they absorb a considerable amount of load and force compared to the camshaft b.. »
« Okay, thanks for the advice! I'll drop the pan and give it a look. By the way, if the rod bearing is bad, doesn't that also mean that the crank will have to be serviced. »

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what is the trick to changing the fuel filter on 2.4l eng in a tayota tacoma. it is located under the intake , and i can only see the frint banjoe fiting. and help would be helpful. -- Message posted using More information at
« Are you sure it needs changing? I wanted to change the fuel filter in my 2006 Nissan Frontier V-6 and was told there wasn't one that needed changing and if I insisted on doing so, it was located i.. »
« It is a real bear to do. But can be done with just hand tools. be sure you position the filter properly and use all the sealing washers. Scott -- Message posted using More information at »

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Does anyone know a merchant on the web that sales cranks for Toyota Pickups. I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 3.4L. For two rods and the crank the local dealer is asking $1400. I'm hoping to find something less expensive. I've searched the web but the only thing I'm coming across is crank seals and ..
« Might be cheaper to buy a complete used engine, or for that matter a ragged out truck instead of shopping at the dealer...... Try: RPM - RON'S PRECISION MACHINE, INC. 1630 E. 2450 So. #214 St. Geor.. »
« Welcome to the real world of Toyota parts pricing. That is one reason one does not see old Toyota still on the roads or old car shows. LOL mike »
« Oh? Could fool my '92 Corolla Wagon...... -- Scott in Florida »
« The average car in the US lasts over 15 years, so your car is not remarkable yet. Ed »