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What engine is in my 2012 toyota tacoma

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Joshreynolds239, Jul 16, 2021.

  1. Jul 16, 2021 at 6:09 PM
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    Joshreynolds239

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    So I bought this truck 2 weeks ago from a dealer with 150k miles on it I've been watching YouTube an reading all these forums for stuff today an today it dawned on me that everything second gen I'm watching isn't my engine. Anybody know whats going on?

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    Joshreynolds239, Jul 16, 2021
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    Should say on the valve cover or hood sticker
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2021 at 6:18 PM
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    I have this? I'm new to this stuff

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    Thats the 2.7l 4 cyl
     
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    2TR-FE
     
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    The original OUTBACK, Hook78 and JustJon like this.
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    That's the most reliable engine you can buy =)

    Should go 300k with just oil changes and has a timing chain so less maintenance.

    BTW I'm a bit biased hehe
     
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