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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by texastoy, Aug 28, 2019.

  1. Aug 28, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    texastoy

    texastoy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I wrecked my Tacoma, and I was test driving the new Tacomas and there is driveline vibrations slowing down and the motor shakes a lot in Park. There is a huge speed up between 3-4k rpm. Have you noticed these things. It kinda makes me wonder about getting one and what happened to Toyota quality since my 2013.

    Are there more problems? What's up with this?
     
  2. Aug 28, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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    TacoMamba35

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    1. Driveline vibrations - There are open TSB's for vibrations between 10-30mph deceleration. Last updated TSB was released in late July of this year. Warranty. Also keep in mind, new vehicles haven't been broken in...
    2. Motor shakes in park - I haven't noticed much myself. It's a different engine.
    3. Huge speed up 3-4k RPM - Read the file I attached. It has to do with the Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS). Designed, normal, and not a quality issue.
     

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  3. Aug 28, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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    Tacoma3rdGen

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    It’s way too early in the week for this...
     
  4. Aug 28, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    Thegenerik1

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    1 Mine doesn’t do it.
    2 Mine doesn’t do it.
    3 Mine does it like it was engineered to.
     
  5. Aug 28, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    coopcooper

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    Well sounds like this isn't the truck for you, can I interest you in a ranger :popcorn:
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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    Shades_Of_Red

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    A few.
    Mine did have the shaking when i first got it but not anymore. Currently 9k miles
     
  7. Aug 28, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Maybe you need to test drive another one, no driveline vibrations in my truck.
     
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  8. Aug 28, 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    Sandy94

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    Get a 4runner
     
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  9. Aug 28, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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    oconnor

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  10. Aug 28, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    newdles

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    Was reading the attached file and noticed it says 91 octane or higher. Wonder why it says that yet 87 is recommended in the Tacoma?
     
  11. Aug 28, 2019 at 7:51 PM
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    texastoy

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    Ranger......uh, no
     
  12. Aug 28, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    Doggman

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    That's in RON. 91 RON is 87 (R+M)/2
     
  13. Aug 28, 2019 at 7:59 PM
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    HTOWN4X4

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    ridgeline :anonymous:
     
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  14. Aug 28, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    Get a manual and avoid most of the issues
     
  15. Aug 28, 2019 at 8:08 PM
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    Sandman TRD

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    Mine is smooth as can be. Maybe test drive a couple other Tacomas or look at a Ranger?
     
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  16. Aug 28, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    texastoy

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    Maybe a Silverado
     
  17. Aug 28, 2019 at 8:43 PM
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  18. Aug 28, 2019 at 8:53 PM
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    tacochep

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    hahahahahah
     
  19. Aug 28, 2019 at 9:26 PM
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    texastoy

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    I test drove two and one was worse than the other in driveline vibration, but motor shaking in Park was terrible in both. It would be smooth, then vibrate then smooth
     
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  20. Aug 28, 2019 at 10:01 PM
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    NikonBiologist

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    Get a Chevy Colorado then you’ll have different transmission issues and a host of other problems; then sell it and be thankful for a new Tacoma.
     
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