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

[@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?

[@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”

[@ifGarage]

You’re one of the only people on KZbin that aren’t afraid to mess your newer Tacoma and on top of that you document your mistakes. Other Tacoma KZbinrs I’ve seen talk about mods and repairs but are never getting their hands dirty, they instead take it to a shop and vlog the repair 😂 Keep up the good work!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Those other KZbinrs are lucky! Doing this much BS takes a toll. Lol

[@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"!

[@davefisher3765]

I binge watched all of these Tacoma rebuild videos until 2:30am in the morning. My wife kept asking me when I was coming to bed. I would say "after the next video" which lead to the next video and then the next video and then the next.

[@mikes4x4garage]

😂

[@tahoeebikes]

Dude is such a confident mechanic. Fixes it all.

[@StaticsMan]

Your first video on this taco showed up in my recommended a month ago or so. Ever since then I have enjoyed watching you fix it up, you earned a new sub. Keep up the great work, I am learning a lot too!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you! I appreciate that sub 🙌🏻

[@rafaeljcarrete8162]

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

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@lanceshipley6499]

Great content! good to see a garage wheeler and not just the same old bolt on mod stuff.

[@stevendouglas6593]

Given the suspect previous owner, when you reached inside the fuel tank, I fully expected you to pull out a condom full of drugs. Great channel. I really respect how you’ll give anything a go. Looking forward to the next video.

[@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

[@PattyASMR]

It’s looking real nice man, super impressive how far you’ve brought it!

[@Elvisnotpresley97]

You’re a fucking legend, you deserve endless beers

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you 🍻🍻

[@mikuniboz]

Man I never comment but you deserve it. You’re a damn natural at this KZbin game. Keep grinding away, you’re going to be up there with the big boys 100%

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!!!

[@jaxhobes5524]

I don’t often comment or check a channel often for content but you make an exception to that. I lost my Cherokee to fire a year and a half ago and ever since have not been able to go four wheeling. Watching you work on a newer version of my daily and take it off-road brings me the entertainment I miss out on. While it’s not the same it makes it that much better. Please never stop making content like this.

[@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!

[@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.

[@nicholaspowers21]

I love watching the progress of this truck. Awesome you have the knowledge to do the repairs yourself. Saved a ton of money!

[@neil3747]

You made lemonade out of a lemon, too bad the truck gave you so many problems. Sometimes gambles work out with very few problems. I did the same thing to a 1st generation Tacoma, the sweat equity is priceless and the joy & knowledge help prolong its life. Enjoyed your videos!

[@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!

[@ruenjou]

2:15 Blood on the knuckles, signs of a real mechanic. Good job.

[@JayGatzb]

Seeing this series progress has been exciting. Seeing you guys run through beers while doing extensive engine work has now gotten us to where we are and I have a feeling that this series is coming to an end here soon

[@xejru7636]

Awesome work man, truck’s really starting to come around. I don’t know you but I sure am proud of you for this crazy job

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you.

[@sergep7770]

Good shit, glad to see it's all more or less working. I have the same gen 4Runner as this taco, no complaints about the platforms off road capabilities!

[@fourc8642]

Looking good man! The truck came from Clear Lake... That answers some questions about it's history for sure lol

[@MR-Santos-PR]

Im not into off road and I really been joying your Tacoma saga. Great job

[@JoeChance]

If I wasn't already subbed, I would have clicked it instantly when you said "Chips on any sandwich can make it better." The most factual statement on KZbin.

[@johnmca5643]

It's great to see such a young man not afraid to rip into his truck. When I was your age vehicles were much simpler. I'm afraid to mess around with a newer vehicle.

[@chinch4584]

I have been watching from the beginning. I have to wonder what the hell the previous owner did with this truck and why? Seems like some many things were damaged in such a short amount of time.

[@zach_60]

Emptying the cats supposedly allows you to make more power (with a tune). Doing that is not unheard of. And with the SC it makes even more sense.

[@wrenchrokker6484]

With the amount of money dumped into this truck Its safe to say its more then likely nothing to do with drugs and more to do with disposable income and the guy wanted to have some fun and built a off-road vehicle to beat the shit out of then sold it for dirt once it was broken

[@zach_60]

Just me, or does this thing scream drug runner truck lol

[@stansbruv3169]

This content pleases me! Good work bruv. I’ve got a newer Tacoma and I love watching you take the thing apart AND put it back together. I’m also in the Bay Area. I hope to see you around sometime!

[@lexi03gabby]

Me watching all of the adds to help fund the build. Can’t wait to see it complete and move to adventure content! Can’t wait to see the armor you design and build.

[@jfour6591]

I came for chips on sandwich content. More of this please. I obviously agree 100%!

[@MrFirefighterlambert]

I’m from Lake County. To see someone take an absolute “Clearlake” truck, clean it up and make it run like it’s supposed to is awesome. Keep up the awesome content and maybe I’ll see you out at Cow Mountain one of these days.

[@WeaselBurrito]

My current 4x4 Tacoma is the first auto 4x4 I have owned. All the previous ones were manual. Auto is indeed the "easy button" for wheeling. FYI, your catch can may cause you to fail smog. The steering racks in Tacomas are a known failure point, especially in trucks that are wheeled (or beat on). Glad to see it on the road (and trail), good job!

[@scottschaefer2086]

2017 limited with 52k mikes. After spending 2k getting my transfer case replaced I’ve lost faith in new Toyotas. I literally want to tow my working truck home and sell it. These videos reassure my thoughts.

[@andraeneal9134]

Your doing a great job fixing and repairing the truck! Keep up the good work!! A project truck will need repairs but its now has a great owner! It sounds great and looking forward to ur new video on ur next project and builds!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you

[@stephenstack3292]

$23k for a newer Tacoma with a supercharged engine with less than 30k miles.. you kicked this economy’s ass my friend! Also this series is fucking awesome and I binged watched it all

[@bigdaddyhimself]

Thanks for sharing, very informative. Ya I had an issue c my steering rack leaking (2019 taco TRD off road) around 40K miles. Possibly because of extra strain from towing a travel trailer. Keep the videos coming Cheers

[@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!

[@guetz28]

This truck has come a long way, keep up the good work!

[@BabakPA]

Love this truck! Quite a journey from what the previous owner did and what it is now! You did an amazing job! Thanks for the video.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@mattmaugeri]

Videos keep getting better and better, keep it up!

[@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.

[@jcrawdawg7470]

lol your dog in the backround was super concerned when you dropped the fuel tank lmao..videos are awesome man keep em coming

[@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.

[@DGerharts]

Yo I just binged this whole series! Amazing job

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks Dan!

[@zerocool2352]

I'm also a fan of the automatic. I've had plenty of sticks over the years, and I don't care to row my gears. I've enjoyed dual clutch automatics the most.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely. I’ve got nothing to prove. It’s not a race car. Driving a stick is more of a chore in a slow vehicle

[@amocat11wilson48]

@@mikes4x4garage have you done the clutch accumulator delete yet.

[@denithedude]

@@mikes4x4garage I have a 21 Tacoma MT and it definitely feels like work sometimes. Love the videos dude! Found you through Reddit and just subscribed. Thanks for the content!

[@mikes4x4garage]

@@amocat11wilson48 just looked into it. Going to buy the parts tonight to do it.

[@amocat11wilson48]

@@mikes4x4garage let me know how it goes I never got the chance to do it on mine with 5.29’s and 35’s before I sold it. I hear it makes the clutch a lot more engaging

[@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.

[@blactuallyable]

Keep it up Mike! Really big fan of all the things you do!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you. I rely on people like you!

[@beefstuck]

Great vids. I'm down in San Jose and never heard of South Cow. Will check it out now. Thanks!

[@DuanDao]

Really like your perseverance getting this truck sorted out. PO should drive a tank considering how he treated this taco

[@RandoRaf]

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

[@masonpetrie1582]

chips in sandwiches go hard! keep up the good vids.

[@mikes4x4garage]

They go hard AF

[@maddykrassow5128]

Awesome video!! The truck looks amazing and the off road videos are really cool :)

[@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!!

[@taylorj9589]

Taco has come a long way and is looking good. Also, sweet Seiko, I couldn't help but notice the 009.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I love this watch. It gets abused though, I wear it every day. Seeing how the prices are going up on the skx line I should just put it in a box for some years lol

[@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!

[@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

[@DaveRogers583]

You were able to do 35's with a 4" lift? How much offset? are you running spacers? Is there alot of rubbing? Have to trim plastic and cab mount?

[@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!

[@PeteGeniella]

Dude, that truck's Clear Lake origins explain the full on tweaker mode it was put through. Thanks for this series, it's been super interesting!

[@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. 🇺🇸

[@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!

[@bigmatt503]

I look forward to these videos!! I also saw your Tacoma World build thread too. Good stuff!!

[@sergpena2678]

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

[@vincestone5465]

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

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@rossedwardmiller]

The more stuff that goes wrong, the more content we get. I love this channel so much

[@dragonite986]

These third gen Tacoma trucks are known to have a dead spot between 11 o’clock and 1 o’clock in terms of steering. It will drive straight anywhere between 11 and 1.

[@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!

[@tpharo34]

For a second when you opened up the fuel assembly and said ahhhh lol I thought it was a dead rat you were gonna pull out😂

[@rustycaman]

Love it! Good to see it running the trail. One day I will get a TACO, but for now my F-150 4x4 is gonna have to do. :(

[@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!

[@Daddydaycare1203]

This confirms my suspicion that my pump and canister are going bad. It’s a paint to put gas in and at best I can only fill the tank to read 215 mile range. And it’s decreased from new when I was able to fill to 300+++ I’ve called and had them run my vin and mine does not fall under the recall Good video and good info.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I’ve heard if you over fill these trucks often it can lead to that happening, and fuel getting into the vapor canister 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@runitsbc]

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

[@cpsmonroe1]

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

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@noelwhyte9834]

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

[@Therealkingstonhammy]

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

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

Good lord NC is a blessing compared to what I see you going through 😅 love the series man!

[@steveo1574]

Another awesome video dude! glad you fixed all the issues with the truck

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@TheNorthernJake]

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

[@abelorellana9364]

absolutely enjoyed the vid man you got such a great channel love the videos you’re pushing the tacoma is looking awesome man! i hope to get a manual civic although i don’t know how to drive stick but i’m willing to learn and later on in life i’ll make sure to get a automatic tacoma for off-roading hahah. love the channel man

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you man!

[@erikramirez5693]

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

[@sd1rager]

nice build! and dog! enjoyed the vid! hoping to get a tacoma or ranger in the future.

[@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.

[@BuzzzdLightyear]

at least you dented the one door that's already toast 😄

[@hankm16]

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

[@ForeverDiox]

Couldn't help but to spy that beautiful Seiko on your wrist. I've got a Pepsi bezel air diver I love. My best buddy and I have been following this very closely, he has a 13 Tacoma that he will be traveling in very soon.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you! Love my SKX.

[@guymann4016]

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

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

That's normal for the gas fill. Mine did the same here in California. You need to hold it and angle it a little upwards while you fill it. It's a PITA.

[@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 😉

[@MJ_Bass]

When you said you bought it in clear lake, the condition it came in made a lot more sense lol

[@urbanpainting3747]

hey Mike well done love the editing nicely put together, lots of info!! so happy you got it fixed and running as it should, having a nice IPA cheers amigo. them CATS man, expensive but a relief to see that check engine light gone for sure! rock sliders for sure, but that's just a small scuff mark when wheeling compared to the body work you've done in the past, but yea can't wait to see you installing them and the ARB lockers! great work man, way to go brother!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@Octoberfest29]

That p420 code and the other one is the 02 sensors there’s 4, usually it’s the downstream ones which are after the cats towards the rear of the truck.

[@madcratebuilder]

The Colorado ZR2 has the same issues, dirt destroys the purge filter.

[@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

[@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

[@dogmanky]

Great stuff Mike! Ouch on the rocker panels... shit will buff right out. :)

[@nick_3771]

Nice bro! Agree about the manual. Support RUMBLE!

[@RagnarLothbrok2222]

Over 5 bucks a gallon in commiefornia! God damn man, time to move out of that place. Awesome video!

[@baronektran]

great series, awesome rebuild