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POLL: OVTune Reviews (3rd gen)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bshammer0, Feb 25, 2018.

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How would you rate OVTune? (1 lowest, 5 highest)

  1. 1 (MT) - meh

    21 vote(s)
    2.5%
  2. 2 (MT)

    6 vote(s)
    0.7%
  3. 3 (MT)

    13 vote(s)
    1.5%
  4. 4 (MT)

    36 vote(s)
    4.2%
  5. 5 (MT) - best mod, hands down

    70 vote(s)
    8.2%
  6. 1 (AT) - meh

    49 vote(s)
    5.8%
  7. 2 (AT)

    27 vote(s)
    3.2%
  8. 3 (AT)

    61 vote(s)
    7.2%
  9. 4 (AT)

    169 vote(s)
    19.8%
  10. 5 (AT) - best mod, hands down

    400 vote(s)
    46.9%
  1. Apr 18, 2021 at 4:16 PM
    #761
    C41n

    C41n KDMax Pro Authorized Tuner | Portland, OR

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    TSB should always be first. Your tune pack is going to change based on the new ECU ID (04B81) you will have after the TSB. Updating your ECU ID via TSB overwrites your tune. You will have to flash a new tune after the update.

    I am not certain, but I think I read on here, that OVTune will give you the new tune pack if you send him a screenshot of the TSB ECU update. You should check with him first though. (Do not do this based off this post without checking!) If he does not, and you update then you will no longer have a tune.
     
  2. Apr 19, 2021 at 3:41 PM
    #762
    u2pilotjt

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    Copy that. I had already started down the road before even thinking about the TSB. Then I figured I'd go this route and be able to provide a direct comparison between the original ECU ID and the new one with the tunes. I'm very impressed with the improvement already. If I do the TSB and start over - it will be a good chance to see how they compare.

    I was told by someone else on another forum that they would update my tune pack for me but it will still cost me some credits to unlock the ID after the TSB update; which is fine. I haven't emailed OVtune about it all yet.

    And thanks for the input!
     
  3. May 5, 2021 at 12:13 PM
    #763
    WesLikesTacos

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    Did anyone weigh pros and cons of paying on of the dudes that are running around doing tunes for like 200-250 vs paying the full 800 from OV? I'm leaning toward getting my own but wasnt sure if it's a waste of ching when there are other options available. Also, what is the TSB I've read about a couple times on here?
     
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  4. May 5, 2021 at 1:05 PM
    #764
    shotgunbilly420

    shotgunbilly420 OG Owner 230k+mi club/Tacoma enthusiast

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    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
    I recommend getting vf tuner that way you can do it yourself and find the tune that works for you instead of being stuck with one tune
     
  5. May 5, 2021 at 1:16 PM
    #765
    OVTune

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    A big benefit is not being stuck to a tune, or having to rely on someone else if you need to flash. you could always get VF Tuner + other persons tunes
     
  6. May 5, 2021 at 5:49 PM
    #766
    shotgunbilly420

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    Yes it's nice to have variety
     
  7. May 6, 2021 at 12:20 PM
    #767
    zznalg

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    Does anybody know of a tuner in New Mexico?
     
  8. May 8, 2021 at 6:24 AM
    #768
    Staff422000

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    Looking for a tuner within 50 miles of Scranton, Pa. Not real confident about doing it myself.
     
  9. May 8, 2021 at 6:36 AM
    #769
    shotgunbilly420

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    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
    Dude it's not that hard many peps on here to help you walk through it . You would be so much happier having full control of your truck.
     
  10. May 15, 2021 at 7:59 PM
    #770
    lockwardj

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    when you say you installed the included file, you meant, there's a sample file that comes with it, or you bought the tune pack besides de software and cable? this is the one mod that I feel im missing on mine so far.
     
  11. May 16, 2021 at 5:17 AM
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    u2pilotjt

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    Yeah, after I installed the Vftuner and got the registration number back from Ovtune, I first installed the tune that is included with the software that has the identical number to the OEM tune on my truck (04B80). According to Tonered, I was "tuned" at that point. My truck did show an improvement from just that tune (or so it certainly seemed to me - and my gas mileage went up).

    Now, I also purchased the tune back when I bought the cable. So after a month of driving on the tune provided with the software, I programmed the Ovtune for regular gas for my vehicle from the tune pack. Gas mileage went up again and it shifts a lot better on the highway, especially when I'm running with the cruise control on and RADAR engaged. I actually hit 23 mpg average on one 70 mile trip down the highway with little traffic one day. I drove the same trip yesterday with moderate traffic and cruise control and averaged 19.8 for both ways and a few miles of city driving while there.

    What was super satisfying was that I put my following distance on the adaptive cruise at the minimum distance and settled in behind a big-rig doing 70-75 and my mpg meter was parked on 30. That lasted 15 minutes before traffic killed it.

    I want to do the TSB, but I have a long trip coming up next week and I'm a little hesitant to do the update before the trip in case I have issues; I need the truck for the trip. I'm going to look at it after the trip is over.

    Does that answer you question OK?
     
  12. May 16, 2021 at 5:42 AM
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    lockwardj

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    It sure does! I wanted to first buy the software and then later the pack... so based on what you said there, I’ll still do it like that... I’m barely hitting 16/17ish on my mpg and after almost two years haven’t got used to those awful shifting points
     
  13. May 16, 2021 at 9:06 AM
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    u2pilotjt

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    I don't know how many postings I've seen on the OVTune that say, essentially, "why didn't I do this a long time ago?" I've only had my truck a year...I'm glad I figured this out early.
     
  14. May 17, 2021 at 11:06 PM
    #774
    Buttskevin21

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    Originally got the Ov tune after I put 33x10.5s on. Truck would barely drive it felt like without the tune. First impressions were a super touchy throttle, but used to it now. Truck got ~18 mpg with stock gears and 33s daily driving. Cruised on the highway alright, but would still do the gnarly 5th to 3rd downshift, breaking your neck and ears. Fast foward 4 more weeks, and I switched to 35x10.5s. First drive on them I went to Moab. From Issaquah, Wa to Moab, the dash average said 18.5mpgs, which if I did the math right equals out to 21mpgs with the tire size. Thats also with armor, stock gears, and bed full of spare parts. Doubted, I was doing maybe 65mph max due to my buddys rigs being slow. On the way home, cruised at 70-85mph and averaged 18mpg. Overall super happy with how it reacts with the stock gears and the 35x10.5s. At 70mph gps speed, it runs around 1300rpms if I remember right. Daily driving is around 16mpg in some stop and go.

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  15. May 21, 2021 at 9:56 PM
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    PhamDee

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    Has anyone tried Sibi Built Tune? Been reading around but don't see much. Is it worth the price vs a regular OV tune?
     
  16. May 22, 2021 at 8:25 AM
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    Kdubbs83

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    Does anyone tune in San Antonio, TX?
     
  17. May 22, 2021 at 10:28 AM
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    C41n

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  18. Jun 1, 2021 at 8:19 AM
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    Gord0

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    Hey guys, I’m about to take delivery of ‘21. So without me having to comb through pages of posts can anyone tell me if any of these issues have been addressed by Toyota on the latest trucks?
    Can someone give some guidance here?

    I’ve had several previous generation Tacos & also own a GX470. I’m familiar with everything else on these rigs just not these tunes! Thx
     
  19. Jun 1, 2021 at 9:20 AM
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    Pablo8

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    What issues?
     
  20. Jun 1, 2021 at 9:22 AM
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    Gord0

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    The shifting issues specifically. Has Toyota got their shit together on the new trucks?
     

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