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@Pablo uses and recommends this fluid for the transfer case in his 2019 Tacoma. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/post-your-latest-transmission-lubricant-change.150620/page-131#post-7549593 What year is your truck and what is the original fluid specification?

I agree 100%. Unfortunately, it seems that speed in job completion is prioritized over quality work at most dealerships.

Its possible that they removed the brake hose from the caliper & removed the caliper in order to remove rotor for inspection. I suspect they did a sloppy job with bleeding, or just forgot to do so.

Did the dealer replace the RF caliper?

Speaking of chrome, it appears to be missing the front fender badges.

5.7 V8 Tundras had 4.30 (w/ tow package) or 4.10 (w/o tow package) rear axle ratio. The 26 gallon tank is not ideal, but as D60 mentioned, the 38 gallon tank wasn't available until the next year. It will ensure you have plenty of opportunity for restroom breaks on trips!

It is a very good oil and more economical than buying 0W-30 in single quarts.

@Chris142 works at a Euro car shop. A lot of those cars have 12 point spark plugs, and some require the socket dimensions to be slimmer than typical in order to fit.

None of those are 12 point.

Buy it now!! That sounds like a great car, so long rust isn't a problem.

This Koken is available for $36 and has similarly thin dimensions. https://kokenusa.com/products/z-series-3-8-sq-dr-spark-plug-socket-14mm-with-magnet-12-pt

Mobil 1 0W40 (A3/B4) is a good choice, if available.

23mm more useful than the 20mm!

I don’t know when the 38 was available, you may be correct that it was later.

Less of a good deal @ $14k, especially with the rehab interior and exterior work planned and the unknown history. Probably still less than a Ford or Chevy, but a lot of the parts are pricey new. Does it have 38 or 26 gallon gasoline tank? Is it flex fuel? If so, need to keep an eye on the...