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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by GELCW, Aug 8, 2019.

  1. Aug 8, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    GELCW

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    GELCW [OP] New Member

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    Hello, Im new to forums and new to trucks. Actually this is my very first truck and I figure go big, or go home right.

    So as my truck driving friend stated, welcome to the last phase of manhood...this is a BIG difference from driving a minivan.....
     
    GELCW, Aug 8, 2019
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  2. Aug 8, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from CO

    Picked the wrong color to move into the last phase of manhood. Should have picked WHITE :rofl:
     
    TXMiamiFan, Aug 8, 2019
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  3. Aug 8, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    Welcome from TX!
     
    Trooper2, Aug 8, 2019
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  4. Aug 8, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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    jpdxtundras

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    jpdxtundras Novice Tundra Driver

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    welcome from Portland Oregon
     
    jpdxtundras, Aug 8, 2019
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  5. Aug 8, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Welcome from

     
    TXRailRoadBandit73, Aug 8, 2019
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  6. Aug 8, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    GELCW

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    GELCW [OP] New Member

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    I looked at white, but with the stock wheels it just didn't seem right to me. The gray looks good with stock wheels, and Im not gonna change them out anytime soon....
     
    GELCW, Aug 8, 2019
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  7. Aug 8, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCal!!!
     
    Pinay, Aug 8, 2019
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  8. Aug 8, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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    Ostrich One bit me once.

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    Welcome from Texas! You picked the best color, don't let them bully you :rofl:
     
    Ostrich, Aug 8, 2019
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  9. Aug 8, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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    Ely010606, Aug 8, 2019
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  10. Aug 8, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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  11. Aug 8, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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  12. Aug 8, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    Welcome to the party!!
     
    Larmand, Aug 8, 2019
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  13. Aug 8, 2019 at 3:26 PM
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    ardnutoz

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    :wave:
     
    ardnutoz, Aug 8, 2019
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  14. Aug 8, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    GELCW

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    GELCW [OP] New Member

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    So is this the platform I should use to ask some general questions?
    I bought the truck used from a non-toyota dealership and the sales man didn't know much about the truck. Plus this is my first truck so I will have a few newbie questions in general.

    1. How often do you change your oil?
    2. Do you use Toyota oil or another brand?
    3. In my previous vehicles I always rotated my tires every 10k miles, is that the norm for Tundras?
    4. I believe my truck came with electric start, but I can't figure out how to enable it? The key tag says automate 7145A. I have searched the web with no availability.
    5. Do all 18 Platinums come with a rear light bar underneath the tailgate? Or is this a aftermarket mod? I only noticed it when I was locking the truck.

    thanks all
     
    GELCW, Aug 8, 2019
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  15. Aug 8, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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    Welcome to the neighborhood!
     
    greggm, Aug 8, 2019
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  16. Aug 8, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    Welcome from NH
     
    drhntr, Aug 8, 2019
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  17. Aug 8, 2019 at 4:15 PM
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    Barfing..
     
    Black Wolf, Aug 8, 2019
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  18. Aug 8, 2019 at 4:16 PM
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    Welcome from Colorado.
     
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  19. Aug 8, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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  20. Aug 8, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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    Welcome aboard from SoCal.
     
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  21. Aug 9, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    GELCW

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    GELCW [OP] New Member

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  22. Aug 9, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    tenntundra

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    3" suspension lift, BMF 20" wheels 305/55/20 nitto ridge grappler tires,painted RED bushwhacker fender flares,fold up tonneu cover,100 watt led fog lights,led interior lights,borla dual exhaust,tinted windows,window vent visors, Toyota hood protector,toyota step bars,spyder carbon fiber floor mats,k&n air filter,painted brake calipers red, installed red lug nuts on wheels remote start.
    Welcome from East Tennessee
     
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  23. Aug 9, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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    Howdy fellow Portlander!
     
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  24. Aug 11, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    Welcome friend
     
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