Tag: Tacoma

6 Posts

Ray Puts Some Rust Fears to Rest
Jul 15, 2020

Ray Puts Some Rust Fears to Rest

Dear Car Talk

This West Coaster fears a salty undercarriage from East Coast roads

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Cosmetic Work May Keep This Marriage Happy
Jun 14, 2018

Cosmetic Work May Keep This Marriage Happy

Dear Car Talk

Hint: it involves paint. For the truck, not the spouse.

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When It Comes to Tire Pressure, Too High Is Better Than Too Low
Jul 20, 2017

When It Comes to Tire Pressure, Too High Is Better Than Too Low

Dear Car Talk

Temperature changes are causing tire pressure warnings in Gary's Tacoma. How should he adjust it, keeping safety in mind?

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why won't my toyota tacoma start if its hotter than 80 degrees
Oct 27, 2016

The Best Way to Tell a Shop about a Problem

Dear Car Talk

Tom's Tacoma has a problem that only happens in specific conditions. What's the best way to convey this to his mechanic?

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May 05, 2016

How to Check Locking Hubs for Binding

Dear Car Talk

Michael thinks the locking hubs on his Tacoma may be binding. Here's how to check them out before they check out.

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Toyota Tacoma SR5 has bad catalytic converter
Feb 16, 2016

Which Catalytic Converter is Broken on Ben's Tacoma?

Dear Car Talk

Ben is a broke college student and he's just learned that the catalytic converter on his Toyota Tacoma is bad. His dealer and a second mechanic agree that he can ignore it until he starts experiencing performance issues. The Car Talk Department of Automotive Ethics weighs in!

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