Full-time ECT

Is there any down side to leaving this engaged all the time, other than a decrease in gas mileage?

 

What does ect stand for anyway

 

There wouldn't be any other downsides.

 

Just making sure it isn't like leaving 4WD on forever and ruining driveline parts. I assume it is something like a button that switches between two different built-in tunes then.

 

Electronically Controlled Transmission - the key word for "ECT Power" is the power portion - just altering the shifts points as mentioned by others. Many auto makers have similar features, but with different names.

 

the button has to be pushed every time you start the truck, default is OFF

 

I wonder how drastic the drop in mpg would be if it's left on. From what others are saying the truck is a dog without it.

 

I kept my etc on at all times on my 2003 and could not tell much difference in mpg.

 

Why would you offer an opinion if you don't even know what it is?

 

It's simply another tune in the computer for the transmission. What it actually stands for is the question. As opposed to the overdrive, tow/haul, button where it just allows you to keep your truck out of overdrive.

 

Extra crappy Tacoma

 

I keep my MCT on at all times.

 

MY wife has IT on her CRV...Called "economode" Does the same thing. narrows shift points

 

Well that is inconvenient. ...

 

First world problems

 

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My car has eco mode, its a noticeable difference under partial throttle, but imperceptible when mashed to the floor.

Its actually pretty cool to have a the option for better mpg, or better performance.

 

lol......irony