Let me introduce myself and my 2006 Tundra w/ 40,000 miles

I purchased a lightly used 2006 Tundra approximately two years ago with 26,000 miles on it. Currently it has 40,000 miles and is my winter vehicle. The truck has the SR5 package, double cab, and is black exterior with grey interior. The only mods I have done is an aftermarket head unit and a bed topper.

I have been on the fence whether to upgrade to a newer model however have decided that this will be the truck to keep for many years to come. As such I have decided to invest into some miscellaneous maintenance items. I am not really looking to do any performance modifications unless it makes financial sense while replacing an OEM part. Due to the age I thought it would be a good idea to replace all the fluids and do a tune up while I'm at it. Also I am in much need of a new exhaust system I have been doing some research on what to do but please feel free to respond with any tips or links to help guide me in the right direction.

I do have a few questions.

My exhaust is on it's last leg. Again I'm not looking to install a supercharger anytime soon. Having said that since I need to change out the exhaust, to me, it makes sense to look at aftermarket options. I do a lot of shopping on Amazon and found a Gibson 618602 Stainless Steel Single Exhaust System and a Dynomax 19330 Exhaust System. The Dynomax system is much cheaper however in my experience it is not the same quality. Am I make a poor decision with either of these systems?

Regarding rear differential fluid, I see Rural Purple is an excellent option. I need to confirm 100% but I don't believe my truck has positive track, meaning it has rear limited slip. A guy at Advance Auto told me to look on the rear differential for a tag which would tell me what make it was. I couldn't find any such tag or stamp for that matter. I am still a little confused which oil I need to use other than the weight of 75wx90. Any advise?

Transmission and coolant. I was just going to go to Toyota and pick up the OEM fluids. Is this wise or are there fluids out there that are just as effective. Do I need to drain and fill, take if for a drive and repeat to get everything out 100%.

Spark plugs - The guy at Advance Auto said the plugs are good for 100k. I think for piece of mind I will still go ahead and replace them. Any recommendations? I see there are several options.

Brake fluid - I was going to use OEM here as well.

A little about me. I live in Ohio. I work in construction, married and have two girls. I am a huge Ford SHO nut. I have had an 89, 91, 94, and 95. Currently have the 13' that is tuned with several mods. I ran 12.5 a few months back at the drag strip. It's were all my money goes in terms of car parts and mods. Having said that I realize this is truck I want to keep, so I want to take care of it so it lasts.

Thanks, Phil

 

Thanks for moving my post. I will have to take a few pictures and figure out how to download.

 

I am a Mobile One fan as well.

 

Welcome to the site!

 

Welcome

 

Welcome from Obx

 

Welcome from CO. You have a great 06 to work with. I'm a truck guy. I love my Tundra, but I like all make of trucks. Obviously prefer Toyota's versions. heh heh

 

What part of Ohio ?

 

I'm in Columbus Ohio.