More and more problems from my supercharged 2018 Tacoma!

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I keep finding more issues with my supercharged 2018 Toyota Tacoma. In this episode we diagnose fuel tank issues, exhaust and check engine lights and even take the truck off road!
Instantly causing body damage!
Oh well.
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#toyota #supercharged #magnuson #tacoma #checkengine #offroad

[@joshm8717]

I feel like this is the speed of repairs and fixing we all think we can do and then realise it took 6x's longer from procrastination than it should have. Great job. Keep up the good videos!

[@RyanTJohnson]

Exactly! When he says should take an hour I think “probably 3 or 4 for me”

[@darthvader1482]

Never delete these videos, there is an incredible wealth of information in them for people like me who intend on owning their trucks for their lifetime. Especially considering I've had that recall on my fuel pump too... After having Toyota try and fix some damage on the front I will never let them touch my truck ever again! They did a horrendous job, scratched the door, and on the return trip scratched the bed too without fixing the scratch I asked them to fix! Absolute buffoonery of a repair shop.

[@mikes4x4garage]

They’re not going anywhere! Thanks for watching!

[@johnnytorres277]

So one dealership makes a mistake and you blame all of Toyota? Thats nonsensical. I've been to 2 Toyota dealerships here in Las Vegas and both have been excellent. As far as scratches go its a truck , meant for offroadidng, so scratches are going to happen.

[@JH-mt3pp]

@@johnnytorres277 Scratches should not be caused at the dealership. If I scratch my truck ok but not ok for somebody else to.

[@joerichardson7720]

@@johnnytorres277 fuck are you talking about? dealership should never damage a customers car! If they do they should fix it free of charge!!!!

[@codygreene9067]

@@johnnytorres277 so you’re ok with other people damaging your vehicle without consequence?

[@brentphillipz]

Most realistic build on KZbin for your average car enthusiast, love the content👍🏽👍🏽

[@smaqdaddy]

Nice to see a Taco Owner actually work on their "build". Most other stuff is fancy nancies throwing their wallet at shops and calling it their "Build"!

[@Elvisnotpresley97]

You’re a fucking legend, you deserve endless beers

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you 🍻🍻

[@evanh8363]

Working at a toyota only 4x4 shop myself I tend not to watch Toyota content after work but I gotta say your videos have been a great process to follow

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks Evan!

[@evanh8363]

@@mikes4x4garage How is 1st with the tune and super charger? I've driven a customers 2021 with a super charger and manual. I didnt even notice it till after when I popped the hood. Had quite a good laugh

[@pacdude11]

I appreciate you sharing how much money you have into this truck. Really puts into perspective how much money a project can actually take, and I think that ususally gets lost with KZbin builds. Loving the series so far, keep it up!

[@rafaeljcarrete8162]

One of my favorite builds on youtube. Always excited to see you uploaded!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@bagoogle5837]

Man I feel you on liking the autos more offroad. No problem just cruising on dirt roads with a stick shift, but it's soo much less work with an auto to get past the really steep and rocky stuff.

[@MS-mr4zm]

On a smaller vehicle tho like a wrangler or reg cab midsize truck, new bronco, etc I feel like a stick shift offers more control & “feel” for what’s going on underneath ya, also….if you’re in right rock crawling type off-roading manual has many advantages like ability to quickly alternate back/forth between 1st & R…which can really stress out an auto trans, being able to quickly drop into neutral is nice too. Advantage of an auto is obviously “2 foot driving” be able to stabilize the truck w/ the brake & load suspension while simultaneously giving it gas.

[@AdamWild572]

Look at that HULK. That thing is going to be so fun and satisfying once you get it all figured out. Great work, yet again!

[@mattc2433]

Perfect truck to take off road. All the modern performance you can ask for, and it’s already banged up so you don’t have to baby it

[@PNW_Adventures1]

Brother! I have a 2020 tacoma. I’m the only owner and I luckily don’t have any issues with it. But I worship you’re experience and knowledge with this truck. I hope I never have to do this!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!

[@mario_vasquez_]

I dont know shit about cars, but your series has been enjoyable to watch. thank you. very happy to see that you have made such amazing progress on it. my only suggestion is please make a KZbin playlist for this series

[@mikes4x4garage]

Done.

[@josephgmann3878]

The more I watch your channel and your journey with this Tacoma I’m really getting a strong feeling that a tweaker owned this truck before you got it. The Cat converter missing was the biggest clue!

[@johnbailey1305]

Congratulations on fixing so many bad/broken/abused things on your truck! You should have lots of fun in it! Thanks for all the updates and useful information.

[@laidlawmarkus]

@3:50 uses mallet that was found in the bed of the truck when purchased. Love that.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Good eye 😉

[@laidlawmarkus]

@@mikes4x4garage These are great, just binged your tacoma videos in one sitting. Great work dude!

[@mikes4x4garage]

@@laidlawmarkus thank you!!

[@sergpena2678]

Hey mahn. Been here since the first Tacoma vid. Still here💪🏾💪🏾

[@cpsmonroe1]

These are so interesting to watch. You are a good host as well. Keep them coming!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@cockatiels31]

Looking forward to the rock slider video. I've got a '15 Access cab with the 4.0 that's going to need some. Congrats on getting rid of the codes and being able to pass smog! Cheers man great video as always.

[@RandoRaf]

Tacoma in the garage and SKX on the wrist.. you are a man with great taste!

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

Man I've really enjoyed watching the rebuild of this thing! I totally agree about the manual off road. Personally I still wanted a 6 speed manual in my 19 taco because the amount of times I go off road compared to day to day driving I'd be bored driving the auto. Killer build and I'm looking forward to the next video!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!

[@mattmaugeri]

Videos keep getting better and better, keep it up!

[@hankm16]

Bruh this whole series feels like a speedrun build with how well edited the videos are😂

[@drewncars9505]

I’ve always heard of you don’t like manual off-road it’s because you aren’t geared low enough. Sounds like it’s time for a Marlin crawl box!! I actually bought a Tacoma specifically because it’s a manual lol got out of a WRX and I still needed something I could enjoy driving every day. Love this little build series!

[@TheJustcae]

If there was any question as to the previous life this truck had, the hollowed out cats pretty much prove it. Nice to see the truck get a second life after a tweaker.

[@montyreed333]

3:03 great tune! 🤘

[@vincestone5465]

loving this series man! Great job! Blessings to you and the family!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@PopeyeFPV]

I'm sure you already are, but make sure you keep all the receipts of the new cats and their serial numbers for future smog checks....I recently failed my smog check because the CA smog operator couldn't read the serials on the cats that were about 2 years old with surface rust....had to contact my cat/ muffler guy and get the necessary paperwork that verified the serials....at that point, smog check passed. Lesson learned. Man, your truck looks sick! I have a 2000 Prerunner TRD V6 3.4L....bought it brand new 22 years ago! Its my daily driver and I still love it....Cheers on the cool channel 👍🇺🇸

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely. Gotta make sure the California govt doesn’t come after me haha

[@PopeyeFPV]

@@mikes4x4garage Dude i was so pissed hahaha.....they're all " you passed but we can't read the serials so its a fail and you have to get the paperwork"....I was like ready to flip TF out, especially with basically new cats too....all done now, but super frustrating! Gotta love CA! ....🤬😂😂

[@mikes4x4garage]

Had a similar problem when trying to get a Cherokee XJ to smog. Had to go to a BAR Ref. , he passed it right away. Bureaucrats

[@PopeyeFPV]

@@mikes4x4garage I was thinking that was going to be my route too. Luckily my muffler/ cat guy kept immaculate records and saved my ass....I'm usually really good with my records but, you know how the last 2 years have been....Anyhow, things are going to change, and for the better. 🇺🇸

[@KayBertoss]

Another fantastic vid Mike. Just love seeing how all this stuff fits together and actually works. I’m learning a lot about my Truck from your repairs. Your truck looks amazing considering where it was when u first received it. Got to admit that I was sceptical on day one but your hard work is paying off big time. Keep up the great work.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you Lindsay!

[@guymann4016]

Great content. And thanks for NOT being all full click bait and cheesy.

[@runitsbc]

Real excited for more progress. Keep up the great work mike

[@noelwhyte9834]

Wow this truck has been a real project. Your doing a great job at it tho. I'll still take it too😁

[@jake5590]

So happy to see this truck on some trails!!! What journey so far! And it looks sick too!

[@devdoesitbest6974]

Good to see it being used with that battle scar on the rocker panel but hopefully that's it and you don't follow the old owner's path

[@Maybird33]

Just realized you live in ropo from the gas station shots....I stubbled upon your channel not too long ago. I literally just moved out of town because I graduated, would have been cool to have a beer with you! lol Keep up the awesome content man!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!

[@eazydub100]

curious to see how the supercharger sounds with a cold air intake still havent seen a video on that i wonder if you can hear the supercharger a bit more

[@downsouthsquonks4020]

Good stuff Mike love the Taco videos! I'm about to go pick up my 2021 tomorrow I got a stage 4 icon suspension with a new set of wheels and tires! Can't wait to see more videos of your truck

[@Therealkingstonhammy]

Found you last week and I watched this series. Sub. Good job!

[@erikramirez5693]

Looks like RP or Santa Rosa, awesome truck I got homies in that area who wheel alot too

[@ChabbaChabba]

Great series, looking forward to the next vid 👍

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!

[@MigityMigityMike]

Yesterday I said “ I wonder what ol Mike is up to…” 😉 and now I know. Always look forward to your videos!!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks mike!

[@MigityMigityMike]

@@mikes4x4garage you’re welcome 😉

[@auskip07]

LOL the manual guys are going to flip their lids

[@keaganairey1413]

No cats. No problems. If you're brave enough 🤣

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

Not gonna lie, I thought those Cats we're gonna get replaced "off camera" 🤣

[@carlosmiranda628]

Nice little ohv trail

[@Daniel-pc1er]

Drinking a modelo? You're one of us now Mike 🇲🇽 lol

[@lightpotato5066]

more issues make more videos LETS GOOO

[@404TRUCKERTV]

Not bad, those TRDs go for 40 to 50k!💪👍👏😎

[@ianmankersen]

You might be a Floridian at heart.

[@cabbyhubby]

Some people can tear up a rock with a rubber hammer !

[@joshsimmons9948]

Love all your videos. Very interesting to watch! I walkways just hop on KZbin and hope that I see a new video update.

[@guy3749]

I liked your video, get some rock sliders lol sorry to see that dent, it’s a lesson and can’t believe the shit you found in your tank, shame on that last mechanic. Happy trails buddy.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@JohnnyChimpo907]

Wow.. I was typing some snarky comments about your fuel system until you mentioned Toyota had worked on it (I assume at a dealership). The second you said Toyota replaced the pump under warranty it all became clear. Sorry to hear they did you like that.. literally had parts floating around in your tank lol, ugh.

[@TyGuyPS5]

Ill share a little experience I had with a 1999 Wrangler I owned. It was a 15 gallon and it wouldnt fill up either. Always clicked. Well 19 gallons was an optional tank back then and someone compared the two and they are the same tank. Just a different vent level. The longer the vent, the less gallons it would hold. I cut the whole neck off from the inside. I could hold almost 20 gallons and I could fill up all the way without it clicking. Maybe the same issue youre having.

[@Miguel-oe6vd]

Love your channel man, good stuff 👍

[@iamalemontree]

Great job dude!! I would have no clue wut to do when my taco break down lol

[@davidnalls8628]

How did you learn how to do all this?

[@mikes4x4garage]

Trial and error really

[@apa7611]

Access cabs in my opinion look awesome

[@turboenterprise790]

You know the catalysators get fucked when the engine burns oil. So also check the engine for that before replacing the cats

[@tyharvey7636]

Great series dude! Keep it up, cheers 🍻

[@doublej4965]

FYI, I know you are forced induction so it's not a fair comparison, but I get WAY less oil in my catch can unless I am wheeling steep inclines.

[@joesnuffy1061]

5.25 a gallon holy shiittt, the converters reduce harmful emissions, including hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Someone who can describe it better, Absolutely! Thanks 🙌🏻

[@AlexKnowsYotas]

Some techs just tilt the front of the tank down and squeeze the fuel pump out the top with the truck on a rack, rather than dropping the whole fuel tank. Whoever did your recall tried to do that and did a very poor job. Bent the fuel pump housing and broke the float off trying to squeeze it out.

[@Humboldt710]

Nice work you are doing on that truck!

[@EmmanBerns]

why didnt you just upgraded your truck to a full aftermarket exhaust system?

[@franciscosandoval9322]

These videos are awesome! I have to take my 4Runner out to South Cow 🐮

[@REALBanannaman]

$22k for a truck with a new engine and cats, plus a supercharger and 5K in off road mods preinstalled. Screaming deal, the dents give it character.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@cmacblue42]

It’s crazy that someone took out the cat elements before selling the truck 😢

[@biggiegarage9487]

You check if you have a recall on your fuel pump? 2018 Toyota Tacoma drivers have been affected by faulty fuel pumps for 3 years. Recalls initiated in January 2020 remain ongoing. Many 2018 Toyota Tacomas will not be repaired until late March 2021

[@mikes4x4garage]

Yeah…. I mentioned that in the video. Recall has been preformed.

[@ItsJoshN]

Perfect premier time my fried

[@MPGunther1]

Nice work

[@mariomarin1552]

Great videos. Can’t wait for more

[@BONVIVANTMAN]

Was the super charger on the old engine? Curious to know if the super charger shorten the life of the original engine.

[@dannymofopans]

Love the videos keep them coming

[@comment_below]

👀 dang .... just me or the ecrap system is the tacomas achilles heel

[@jesusalberto9242]

Will you post a video of you building the rock sliders?

[@frincon75]

Great content cant wait till the next vid, rhino line that bed. Tint ur windows maybe

[@mikes4x4garage]

Some day

[@drewnunez5483]

How are you getting 336 miles???? I’m getting 257 at best, only on 33s too!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Yeah that range is inaccurate lol

[@mamterilleq]

what's the puppers name? looks like a pure bred goodest dog ever

[@yonatandiaz417]

Bro I just put a 2019 engine on the 2016 Tacoma. So far a drive is good. But I got the same problem I need to replace my Catalytic Converter and exhaust mana flow gasket.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Yeah mine had the cats removed haha

[@christopheradcock9499]

I like your Golden Retriever.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Me too!

[@Mike89ification]

Man that previous owner did not care at all about that truck, in less than 4 he turned it to shit

[@maxwell8085]

Your face in the thumbnail 😂

[@noelstewart-burton9155]

Whoooo mikey!

[@samjester2804]

i am learning so much from you

[@SaintJames40]

Would you recommend buying a 2022 trd off road Tacoma?

[@rickyaceves7442]

keep the vids coming!!

[@robertrobbins1367]

We need the story behind this truck.. Like for real the cleaned out cats.. and everything else is just wow.. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE

[@mikes4x4garage]

Not much to tell. I don’t know enough and I definitely wouldn’t put someone’s life on blast over KZbin.

[@robertrobbins1367]

@@mikes4x4garage yeah most definitely I wouldn't expect you to do something like that. I'm more or less meant how did the truck go from brand new to that just not so anyways love the videos Man

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!!

[@huntershums8620]

Great video mike

[@SilverTRD]

Put high flows on them

[@comment_below]

14:00 ooooohhhhh nooooooooooo.......

[@ahmedthaer9620]

Nice work and u have perfect teeth it’s nice

[@mikes4x4garage]

Wow, thanks!

[@mikeh8452]

What exhaust do you have?? Sounds epic

[@mikes4x4garage]

Just a haggled together flowmaster from the last owner. Drones on the highway, too loud for me 2/10 wouldn’t recommend

[@landon390]

This was 🔥🔥

[@alekschernyy9881]

Great content. I found the original listing for this truck on Facebook Marketplace, which was pretty funny. I was looking for some parts for my 2020 Taco and came across it. For the moment I thought you were selling the truck. Keep up the good work.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Yeah it’s still up. Previous owner didn’t delete it. It’s funny because it pops up pretty often for me!

[@joshuacabjuan4708]

Where did you get oil catch can

[@mikes4x4garage]

Amazon. Just a generic one, and made it work

[@calidisc5005]

I thought that catch cans don't fly for CA smog?

[@mikes4x4garage]

They don’t, I’ll remove it before hand

[@calidisc5005]

@@mikes4x4garage roger that

[@TheMALIA9]

Would anyone recommend putting in an aftermarket rear air locker or, getting a whole new rear axle with the factory e locker off a junkyard truck? Which option would be cheaper and most worth my money?

[@TheMALIA9]

For the Tacoma that is

[@noelstewart-burton9155]

Don't replace the cats just straight pipe it

[@rossedwardmiller]

7:07 - anyone know the size of these bolts that fasten the fuel filler housing to the body of the truck under the fuel door? My second gen didn’t have any when I got it -_-

[@Imabot1998]

What air compressor were you using?

[@mikes4x4garage]

I have a 5.65 CFM air compressor from Ironman4x4