Auto or 6sp Manual

I haven't seen the threads about a new OEM tune.. Please due elaborate, or maybe a relevant link?

 

There is a TSB

 

The only 2018 TSB I found was for AT (TSB #T-SB-0062-18). The OP was asking about the trans for a new Tacoma and would think they come with the latest software.

 

You want either TSB-0058-18 Rev 1 or TSB-0125-18. Both do the same magic on all builds up to August 2018.

 

I've had several vehicles with a manual transmission. That's probably why I can appreciate an automatic.

 

Will a generic OBDII reader tell me which OEM tune I have?

 

Sorry, but I don't specifically know. I have seen that some all-in-one tools can display the ECU code. Ones that you borrow for free at an autoparts store might? I only have an old BT Adapter at home and the Torque and Carista apps on my phone. Neither currently display the ECU ID. I might give OBD Fusion a shot since it is only a few $$. OBD Fusion will display the ECU ID, just no personal experience.

 

MT

 

#savethemanuals

 

You may have already come across the below thread, however, in it I shared my personal experience of the two with regards to the '19 TRD 4x4 Off-Road... For me personally, it is Manual, no question.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ransmissions-gen-3-tacoma-impressions.575413/

 

MT

 

I gave OBD Fusion a try. For my Android phone, it was $5 for the app plus another $10 for the enhanced PIDs.

Here was the vehicle screenshot with the ECU ID:

 

The best thing about having a manual transmission is telling everyone you drive a manual


Manual transmissions are the new CrossFit

 

No the best thing about having a manual transmission is driving the vehicle.

Only if you have a MT and enjoy driving will you know what I am talking about...

 

F outta here with that non-sense..

Like we MT owners are vegans or something.

I work with a lady from Spain who has driven manuals her whole life. She drove her first automatic here in the states. She proclaimed loudly, “I am driving a toy!”, and she hated every minute of it.

Two middle-age ladies from Dublin, who are also working here temporarily, said the same things about automatics.

A 30 year old 5’2 Spanish women and 2 middle aged Irish ladies prefer prefer to drive MT, which means it’s not CrossFit.

 

Lol who cares.

 

You would think, wouldn't you?

But it turns out this little truck in a MT is just a blast to drive at the limit, even without the OEM tune.

 

Anyone see anyone venture into a 6at to 6mt swap?

 

I considered doing it to get a dclb 6mt but didnt do it yet but havent ruled it out. my bro in law did that in a chevy cavalier tho

 

Bought an auto due to my old, rotten knees. Came back to Toyota trucks from a Wrangler. If they are going to be doing a lot of off-roading, most Jeep folks now want an auto.