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2005 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner

Below is an enthusiast article written by the automotive experts at Motor Trend. This truck never sits. Another update, another service; this time, the 15K regimen. In addition to the Tacoma's scheduled maintenance, the service department checked out ...     read more
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Long-Term Test Update: 2005 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner

Total mileage 15,630
By Neil G. Chirico
Photography by Brian Vance
2005 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Front View

This truck never sits. Another update, another service; this time, the 15K regimen. In addition to the Tacoma's scheduled maintenance, the service department checked out a persistent clunk from the driver-side front window. Previously, the dealer replaced the window regulator assembly. This time, they lubed the run channel to prevent it from binding or sticking. They also replaced a dirty air filter, a testament to all the off-road driving this truck has seen so far. One editor commented that our Tacoma is more at home on a trail than on the freeway, no bad thing when you're called a PreRunner. And even more impressive when considering it's a 2WD vehicle.

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