Why is my truck suddenly leaking oil?
Common causes of oil leaks include degraded engine gaskets, leaks from the oil pan, or improper or worn out seals. An oil leak also can be caused by a loose or missing oil pan drain plug or deteriorated valve cover gaskets. Low oil levels can be a sign of an oil leak.
How do I know if rear main seal is leaking?
The best way to prove that you’ve got a rear main seal leak is the check if the engine side of the flexplate or flywheel is oily. If the rear main seal is leaking on your engine it will drip oil onto the flexplate or flywheel and sling oil around the bellhousing.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Tacoma?
This was subject to a recall, but the problem only affected a limited number of Tacomas. After the 2017 model year, very few problems have been reported for the Tacoma. Premature Clutch Wear: Symptoms include hesitation before accelerating and jerking during gear shifts.
Why does my Toyota Tacoma have clutch problems?
This is a common problem because many Tacoma owners allow the fluid in the master cylinder to get too low, causing air to get into the Tacoma’s hydraulic clutch system. This messes up the pressure applied to the clutch system, leading to premature clutch wear.
Why are my leaf springs breaking on my Toyota Tacoma?
This happens because the leaf springs aren’t properly equipped to handle the towing capacity outlined in the owner’s manual and will crack, flatten, or break under too much weight. Toyota addressed this issue in 2007 by releasing a TSB stating that they’d replace the springs on any second-gen Tacoma still under warranty.
Why is my glove box not working on my Toyota Tacoma?
Replacing the glove box with the redesigned OEM glove box (for newer Tacomas) should do the trick. Lower Ball Joint Failure: Because of improper finishing during production, the lower ball joints in first-gen Tacomas are prone to sudden failure.