Month: November 2015

If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your second generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Honda Pilot SUV, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2015 Honda Pilot Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

If the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of your second generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Honda Pilot SUV hasn’t been working very well recently, you probably need to change the battery. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2015 Honda Pilot Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If you need to change the front brake pads on your 2nd generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Toyota Tacoma, check out my DIY guide (with the part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide

If you’ve been hearing a squealing, chirping, screeching or squealing sound coming from the OEM serpentine (A.K.A. accessory or “drive”) belt on the 1GR-FE 4.0 liter V6 engine in your 2nd generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, you probably need to replace the rubber belt. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Serpentine Belt Replacement Guide

If you need to replace the 12 volt car battery in the engine bay of your second generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma 12V Car Battery Replacement Guide

The best way to keep your second generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Toyota Tacoma pickup truck running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the 1GR-FE 4.0 liter V6 engine. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement filter part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L V6 Engine Oil Change Guide

The PCV valve in a 2nd generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Toyota Tacoma pickup truck should be checked and possibly changed every 30,000 to 45,000 miles. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma PCV Valve Replacement Guide

The copper OEM spark plugs in a second generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with the 1GR-FE 4.0 liter V6 motor should be replaced every 30,000 miles. Take a look at my DIY instructions for checking or changing the engine spark plugs by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma V6 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

If you’d like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your second generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, you’ll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Interior Door Panels Removal Guide

The engine air filter element for a 2nd generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015) Toyota Tacoma with the 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 motor should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when overly soiled. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide