What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

I paid $750 but I had a lot of paint correction and some spots that needed touch up paint. If your truck is in good condition it might be a lot cheaper. Another shop quoted me $550 but didn't want to do the topper in the back.

 

Cautionary tale time…:

I’ll try to keep it short. After last oil change, after a short time, I noticed a small leak. Went directly to the stock filter housing and found that it was the source. My trusted local lube shop had over torqued it and caused a hairline crack. Strike one.

I went today, with a new aluminum housing for them to swap in, for its next service. They did the swap, the oil change, and sent me on my way. Arrive home, drip drip drip. Went directly to the housing and they had forgotten the cap. It caused a leak decent enough to leave a small puddle everywhere I parked. Strike two.

Went back and they retrieved the cap from the trash, put it in, and topped off the lost oil level no questions asked without an attempt to charge me. In the process of doing so, I heard them BLOWING THE FUCKING RESID LEAKED OIL all over the the place down in the pit. I have a skid plate so guess where all of that oil ended up? Fucking all over my shit up under that skid plate. Strike three.

I went ahead and took the old housing from them and noticed the moment they handed it to me that they didn’t swap the innards. Plus, the guys said that he’s never seen a new filter housing like that not come with a new cap. So he didn’t even notice that he had missed it. Strike four.

So, in closing, MotivX stuff and maybe a fumoto(haven’t decided yet) will be in route and my lazy ass will be doing this work from now on. Lesson learned: Just because they’re good people doesn’t mean they hire good techs.

Edit: They also completely rounded the hex head on one of the skid plate access panel bolts during the last service. I had to notch the damned thing to remove it. So that’s Strike 1.5 I guess.

 

You should probably assess with whom you are placing your trust.

 

Shit like this makes me do maintenance/repairs myself. You don't have to ask around very long before you hear horror stories.

 

Even at dealerships they keep fucking things up. In my last maintenance lots of plastic tabs just snapped around the front as you open the engine hood. Yes they're brittle but after you do your work, check and replace what needs replacement. I don't mind paying. Leaving shit loose can get into your engine, belts, you name it. Lucky I caught and the service manager asked why I made such a bid deal outta of it. I escalated to the General Manager and didn't even get a call back. Fucking hate this stealership. Now I need to find a reputable Toyota place for my 2021 which is almost new with 3600 miles on it.

 

Interesting tidbit about not washing often…

I was told not to wax period or use 2 in 1 waxing washing solutions on my ceramic coating. Washing often is not a problem with soap designed for ceramic coat. I do many waterless washes a month. My truck has been coated for four years. And it looks and works great…very expensive though.

 

Reminds me of when I had the cam tower repair done. When I got it back, I saw some of the wiring harness clips were broken and they didn't replace them. So some wires weren't secured to the engine/firewall. I called and told them I wanted them replaced, they said no. That they'd have to order all new wiring or something like that. They won't just do the clips. Nothing zip ties won't fix, but shouldn't have to do that for warranty work - or any work done for that matter. Fucking lazy cheap bastards.

 

Ceramic here is over $2500. If someone is only paying $700-800, I'm doubting the product used.

 

Will do.
.

 

I paid 1300 during the middle of Covid. $800 is very cheap…. The place I had mine done showed me the amount of prep that had to be done. It was extensive and I have a warranty on mine. They had my truck for 3 straight days and my truck rolled off the dealership lot the week before.

 

Same. Non perfume / non wax soap. No drive through washes. I also use beadmaker after each wash. Paid 3k for my paint chips to be fixed, minot dent(s) pulled, ceramic coating done, and ppf on my headlights. To me it was worth it.

I plan to get the dealer installed crap ppf off my hood and door sils (I bought the truck used). Then have my truck done again.

 

I did the PPF on my headlights only.

The only two products I use at home are CarPro Ech2o and Optimum no rinse and shine with distilled water inside a spray bottle.

When I get lazy I use this hand wash place that uses ceramic safe soap as well.

 

I would find a good local mechanic (not a lube shop) to do your oil changes, it will cost you more for sure but it will be done right. Or like you said do it yourself. I’ve been burned once and I do all my own. But I’m getting tired of doing it on 4 vehicles in my driveway.

 

Also who’s got the part number to the aluminum oil filter housing?

 

This is what I just ordered for my recent oil change:

$55 Genuine 04152-YZZA4 oil filter with Genuine 15620-31060/A4 Oil Filter Housing Cap and 15643-31050 Cap Plug includes APSG Wrench and crush washer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2FJFHKB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

Funny, I click on that and the Jungle site says it does not fit my '21 Tundra.

I'm sure it does.

 

Because it wasn't "made" for the Tundra at all so it doesn't officially fit since it wasn't offered by Toyota for our vehicles. But it does fit.

 

I stopped going to the local shop for oil changes... they have a brain dead relative do the oil changes. I was in the shop BSing with the other guys when I saw him install my skid plate with a Milwaukee 3/8 impact. Wouldn't be a big deal if you first start the bolt with your fingers... but he didn't and cross threaded the one I watched him do... and apparently, he had already hosed a couple others... I was a little hot... and still am, just typing this has my blood pressure going up.

 

Headed back to the tire shop this afternoon, my TPMs light is flashing…i bought new oem sensors to be installed with the new wheels and tires. TPMs seem so finicky

 

Most "quick lube" shops have such a high turnover rate with their employees and they just don't care anymore, also doesn't help that most of them are on drugs and/or in school and have no idea what they're doing

 

Turned 90K this week! I bought her in August of 2018, paid her off in March 2023. I love this truck!

 

This was the issue at the place I went to. First few trips the faces were familiar. Then they weren’t. ‍

 

Finally got off my lazy butt and trimmed the lame-o factory “skid plate” that my tires were rubbing at full lock.
Well, had one of my techs do it for me…

 

I like those safety squints. I use the same ones

 

Ha! No doubt. He actually did put on his safety glasses.. which are about the size of those old “biker” sunglasses KD’s.

 

17x8.5 wheels - Tires are 285/70-17s

 

Dropped off BBC (Big Black Carl) yesterday and picked him up today.
I have to say, I am very impressed with the fit and finish of the ARE CX topper so far.
The color match is pretty good but looks a little darker than the truck. That could be because the truck has been outside for 6 years in the sun.
Looking down the side of the truck, it looks like its a OEM part.... that's how well it fits.

 

DirtyDeeds 8". Very nice sound, although a good bit quieter than I expected.

 

Ok guys- I know most have seeing these upgrades thousands of times, so I apologize upfront … but started with finishing the LEDs on the exterior- third brake light, license plate and puddle lights as well as changed out all the interiors to LEDs too.
Next up will be the TRD Grille, Chrome Delete all exterior- also received the fender flares today, but I’ve decided to paint match them and will have to wait a few weeks for it to warm up before I can paint. I will hold off on the next update until I’m done!

 

If you could do it again, would you go 6”?