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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Professional Asian, Dec 3, 2018.

  1. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    IceAge

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    Yeah this makes no sense does he or she know what they actually have lol.
     
  2. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    Professional Asian

    Professional Asian [OP] Ridgeline Enthusiast

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    It’s just a typo... he meant gen 2 the 2nd time. Give him a break haha
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    He is 71, give 'em a break :)
     
  4. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Yeah the 4Runner is archaic lol but damn they ride nice and the motor is just so sweet.
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  5. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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    What when your 71 you can’t remember anything lol and being I am not that age uhh yeah what was I saying lol.
     
  6. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    Have a 18 sr 4 cylinder and I got 25.7 mpg today on the way to work . It’s a 2 wd
     
  7. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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    Toyota designed the tranny to shift at lower rpms to save fuel. For me it shifts to soon and you lose torque. So for that reason l use Select Shift. Hopefully the OVTune guys or Toyota will sort the issues with the tranny out soon.
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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  9. Dec 4, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    Among 2018 full size trucks, according to Consumer Reports, only one, the Ram 1500 Big Horn diesel gets 20 mpg overall. Ford F-150 XTL gets 19 mpg overall.

    Among 2018 mid-size trucks, you will have to get a diesel (Colorado and Canyon; 24 mpg overall) or a Ridgeline (AKA Honda Pilot, which is not really a truck; 20 mpg overall). Tacoma SR5 V6 gets 19.

    I get 18 in the city with my 2017 TRD Sport 6 cylinder automatic using ShiftSense Pro.
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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    Never saw more than 18mpg stock. Now with slightly larger tires seeing 14mpg average.
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    I hate to break it to you, but welcome to the "I turned into my old man" club.
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    Oh praise Jesus.

    I’m excited for this release. Thanks for posting it. I think I’m still on 1.03.
     
  13. Dec 10, 2018 at 7:45 PM
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    I don't drive like speed racer (caveat: I have something else for that), but do drive 'with purpose'. A few days ago I was merging onto the interstate with a very short runway. This was probably the first time I REALLY put my foot in it. I was pleasantly surprised with a little more kick in the pants than I was expecting. Like others have said, it WILL go if you let it know you're serious about it.
     
  14. Dec 10, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    My 18 off road does this everytime, but it has 3 pedals ;)

    Sorry couldn't resist.
     
  15. Dec 10, 2018 at 8:12 PM
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    I couldn’t get a manual in my config. First auto I’ve ever owned. But...my commute is 15 miles and take anywhere from an hour to hour and a half. Having a manual would suuuuck.
     
  16. Dec 10, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    Wait!! be nice to us 71 yo's! You will be "there" someday -- if you're lucky!
    I had to survive a plane crash to get here!
     
  17. Dec 10, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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    Really? That’s odd... I’m seeing about 18mpg now lifted 2.5” on 285/75/16’s.

    I do believe the TSB helped me a bit, my truck used to refuse to stay in 6th gear on the highway lol
     
  18. Dec 10, 2018 at 10:06 PM
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    Not much

    Actually, he first said he was 71 years old. I'm a senior too so I understand his post perfectly. Lol.
     
  19. Dec 10, 2018 at 11:04 PM
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    This explains why the TSBs are only a temporary fix
     
  20. Dec 11, 2018 at 4:35 AM
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    You know my father? :rofl:
     

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