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overdrive ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nwb3160, Oct 4, 2012.

  1. Oct 4, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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    nwb3160

    nwb3160 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2008 TRD sport V6 tacoma. in all my past vehicles I've had an overdrive button but this truck doesn't have one. is there something internal that deals with overdrive or r we SOL?
     
  2. Oct 4, 2012 at 7:43 PM
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    use 432. For engine braking
     
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    5th is the overdrive gear, so 4 is the equivalent of overdrive off.
     
  4. Oct 5, 2012 at 5:17 AM
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    it's an automatic and I thought tacomas only had 4 gears?
     
  5. Oct 5, 2012 at 5:19 AM
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    the 4.0 comes with either a 5spd auto or 6 spd manual.
     
  6. Oct 5, 2012 at 5:22 AM
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    ok awesome, my cousin just got a first gen yesterday and his has an OD button I was making sure Toyota wasn't cutting cost or anything with the 2nd gens
     

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