I purchased this book but discovered it's not current, even for my 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4WD I believe this book just reaches 1999/2000s, and now there is a redesigned Tacoma with bigger engines and SIX speed transmission. On general level it covers some good points and has useful info, but lacks in specificity. I wanted to change my front brake pads, an easy thing to do, but found nothing in this book to help me. Definitely has potential for a totally updated book.
I wish there were more books published for toyota fans:
The first chapter is good for general information on Toyotas. The rest of the book is rather general information on vehicle maintenance. If you know little about vehicle mechanicals, this would be a useful book. If you are fairly competent with trouble shooting and maintenance, this isn't for you. I am a huge Toyota fan and just wanted the complete library. There is not much Toyota stuff published in printed medium. Using the Chevy small-block bulid up is good general information, but he should have at... more info
Toyota truck and land cruiser owner's bible:
If you at all care about classic Toyota engineering, don't get this book. Basically I was not expecting much except a good historical perspective on toyota trucks and land cruisers. However, all of the photos in the book are "modified" trucks and land cruisers with ugly "after-factory" wheels and tires. These trucks are disturbing to the pure toyota person to look at. Also, the engine section is based around building a chevy 383 for an fj-40. Hardly worth reading. In short, Moses Ludel is a chevy guy giving... more info
First class professional's insight:
This is an excellent book for most Toyota truck owners. Its goal is not replace shop repair manual. How many would enjoin to read a repair manual? In the sense of how to appreciate and take care your Toyota truck, this is the best one and very easy to read. It has made Toyota truck very comprehensible for a non-mechanic like me.
