3rd Gen 2017 Tacoma V6 motor question:

KVTaco · Jan 15, 2019

MOC221_ said: ↑

I just want to add to what @tonered said about this...

I've driven around quite a bit with my laptop hooked up to my truck, monitoring/logging 20+ PIDs with Techstream (I test things for OVtune).

The truck is actually using port injection a lot of the time from what I've seen, or port + direct. The only time I'm seeing direct only is for high load/RPM, or when the direct injectors are doing their cleaning routine (hot idle). Normal (hot) idle is definitely port injection only, I remember seeing that.

As has been stated, you're fine.. I don't think you'll need to change your driving habits at all.

Edited: @tonered :

Just ran an errand and decided to monitor with Techstream again to be sure of how I remembered this. Injection mode PID has three states - Port, Either, and Direct.
Most of the time you're running in "Direct" or "Either". The only time I saw "Port" come up was when I lifted or was at hot idle (not in cleaning mode). Injection mode was in "Either" only under certain circumstances, such as light throttle highway cruising or lower speed/low rpm driving. One thing is for sure - adding any significant load with the throttle immediately results in direct injection. You'll also get direct when at part throttle once the rpm rises beyond a certain point.
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Thanks, what do you mean "when I lifted". Since you say "hot idle" then would it be smart, when Im about to park, to let it idle for 20-30 seconds so the port sprays gas on the valves and cleans them?

MOC221_ · Jan 15, 2019

KVTaco said: ↑

Thanks, what do you mean "when I lifted". Since you say "hot idle" then would it be smart, when Im about to park, to let it idle for 20-30 seconds so the port sprays gas on the valves and cleans them?
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"When I lifted" = foot completely off the gas. Keep in mind that this engine uses deceleration fuel cutoff, so if you lift and "coast" in gear, you're not actually spraying any gas at all.

That would follow, but I'm loathe to suggest a 20-30 second idle to clean the intake valves, because you just know that would become a "TW thing". I would say any idling you do in day to day traffic would be enough, but I'm no expert. If you want to waste gas for peace of mind, that's your business lol. All I know is what I saw by observing techstream.

Cheers

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