Toyota Tacoma service in Miami Gardens

Tacomas run for a very long time when you keep up with the basics. Around here they haul job site gear on I-95 all week and boats to the ramp on weekends, which is hard on springs, brakes and the transmission. We keep yours working and tell you straight what can wait.

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What we see on this car

What we see on the Tacoma

Shifting back and forth on the highway

The 6-speed automatic in many 2016 and newer Tacomas is known to hunt between gears at highway speed. We check fluid condition and software updates, then road test it.

Transmission service

Rear end sitting low

Older Tacomas, especially 2005 to 2011, are known for rear leaf spring problems. Towing and heavy loads make it worse. If the bed sits low, have the springs checked.

Suspension repair

Weak parking brake

Tacomas use rear drum brakes that need cleaning and adjustment. We often see them skipped until the parking brake stops holding on a slope.

Brake repair

Old V6 with no belt record

The 3.4L V6 in 1995 to 2004 Tacomas uses a timing belt. If there is no record of a change, treat it as due. Newer V6 engines use a chain.

Timing belt

Inner tire wear after a lift

Lift kits and bigger tires change the steering angles. We often see inner edge wear on lifted trucks that never got a proper alignment.

Wheel alignment

Maintenance by mileage

30,000

Oil and filter, Tire rotation, Rear drum brake clean and adjust, Engine air filter

60,000

Rear differential fluid, Front differential and transfer case fluid on 4x4, Brake fluid exchange, Leaf spring and shackle check

90,000

Transmission fluid service, Ball joints and tie rods check, Coolant and hose inspection, Frame and brake line inspection

120,000

Spark plugs, Engine coolant replacement, Shocks check, Road test with a written report

Questions people ask

Does salt air hurt my Tacoma frame?

It can. If you park near the water or launch a boat, rinse the underside with fresh water. We look at the frame and brake lines during service and show you what we see.

How often should I change the differential fluid?

If you tow or go off road, check it every 30,000 miles and change it by 60,000. Backing a trailer into salt water can let water in, which turns the fluid milky.

Can you align a lifted Tacoma?

Yes. Tell us the lift and tire size when you book so we plan the setup. Some lifts need extra parts to reach factory angles, and we tell you before ordering anything.