2.7L Observations

I did not remove the battery terminal after removing my air filter. I got the low end torque, but I recently finished my 1st tank of gas afterward and it was about 1 mpg lower than the past couple. However, I'm not sure I've got the hang of topping off the tank consistently to be sure of my mpg.

The engine computer will catch up even if you don't reset it, right?

 

I've read that the computer "relearns" but I've also heard that resetting by disconnecting works too. At least you can assume that the computer will reset if unhooked for a time. How will you know if the computer "relearns"?

Is there anyway to know for sure?

 

Okay I will once again defend the Motherland but I have changed my title (see next to avatar) in order to point out to the generalship of the alliance that this is a free standing army. We are volunteers that can be sensitive about their trucks and their brand of beer.

The newly formed I4 sqaudron of elite paramilitary operations of the Carolina Alliance. We are based in the Charleston centered lowcountry for all those wish to join. We are responsible for coastal defense (Navy yard) and air strikes against the Texas Coalition (AF Base) when the order to attack comes in.

I hope this will end this tragic controversy once and for all.

 

Ok, we'll consider the controversy ended. good to have you back Viper! BTW, i like your new title. I4 squadron sounds pretty cool

 

No, no. You're not getting out of this so easy. You make fun of people who drive the 4 cylinders. Viper, be aware of that. ND'll turn on you first chance he gets.

 

For the record imake fun of people who do anything. Viper just happened to get in the cross hairs while i was picking fights with other random people. I've already stated taht the 4cyl is a great engine, i just wanted as much power as possible.

 

Interesting comment. Im not sure if this is a joke or if you are serious. The 2.7 has its place in a Taco. Some people are not willing to give 20K plus for a truck and some people really are concerned with all the gas mileage they can get and want to save all the money they can not only in fuel but in the purchase price. Plus, they may not tow much and need the extra capability of the 4.0.

I dont know about Taco's but 70 percent of all the Mustangs sold come with a v6 engine. Those v6 models is what keeps the Mustang line alive. They have their place in the world just like the inline 4 Tacoma. If you think the 4.0 is such a bad ass engine then you have never driven anything that really was fast. I realize that fast is a relative term as well. A v6 Taco is not fast by my standards so your results may differ.

If money is not a factor then by all means I would want the 4.0 but in reality its not an option for me. I have never driven any car or truck that I thought had too much power. But, I can adjust to the 2.7 in a heartbeat. Truth be known, it will do just about as much work as the v6 and do it cheaper and last just as long if not longer. I like them both and would rather have the 4.0 but its just not worth the extra money to me. Just my 2 cents but its only worth a penny.

 

No contest for realtime towing, the 4 banger just won't move it when traveling Interstates. Yes it will tow BUT changing lanes at 65-75 it just don't cut it! I've had v6's and 4's and for towing go with the 6. JMHO!

 

I agree with you. Currently I have a gmc with a 4.3 in it and I know what torque feels like. You will not get me to argue that point. My biggest gripe to date is the price of Toyotas in general and the perceived quality that makes them worth 2 to 4 K worth more than than anything else. I disagree on that point.

The GM 4.3 is bullit proof. It does not have the hp of the 4.0 but it has the torque and that is what pulls. Mine is a sonoma by the way and not full sized.
I have a hard time paying more for the Toyota when I know a GM truck will do the same work and last as long. Same goes for Ford. Not Toyota bashing here at all. I like them but damn Im not giving them a few thousand more for the same basic deal. Yes, I more than likely will have some issues with the GM trucks along the way. My biggest problem has been with alternators. Why I dont know. I cant get one to last over 50K miles.

With that said they are cheap to replace unlike Toyota parts. When its all done and said I dont think it cost a penny more to own a GM truck vs Toyota.
Yes, you may put on 3 alternators to one compared to the Yota but the cost is cheap. Its a major pain but money is money.

For what its worth I hate the colorados. They need to put the I6 in them to make them a serious truck. I know the 5.3 is coming this year and that should really make it scoot. No matter what you buy its always a compromise. I wish the manufacturers would listen to the hard core people before they introduce a new product no matter what the brand.

 

I tow a 2000 lbs trailer on the Interstate every week. I move fine. Maybe you need a tune up.

 

I have this too, but remember - the A/C compressor on the 2.7L is the exact same as on the double cabs! It is a large compressor, and it gets cold extremely fast.

 

I have towed over 3500lbs on the interstate with my 2.7L - I haven't had trouble passing people. My problems didn't start until 4000+ lbs - I had trouble holding 80 MPH uphill.

Yeah, 2000 lbs on the 2.7L isn't a problem at all.

Biggest problem with the 2.7L in the PreRunners is WIND RESISTANCE!!! If you put a large trailer behind you in the PreRunners with a head wind - wind resistance will KILL your gas mileage.

 

The V6 does it all so much easier. Like I said I've towed with 4s and 6s and it's alot easier with the 6.Of course a V8 is King!

As to Chevy Guy Hey I used own Chevy's but in the MIDSIZE trucks Tacoma is #1 and Frontier 2nd! The Colorado don't get it with that 5 banger it's stupid if you ask me. WHY? didn't they put the 4.3 maybe beefed up version in the Colorado. Because GM is dumb always missing the mark. The Tacoma over all is far Superior to the Colorado,just is! Frontiers is its only real competion!

 

It was a joke. And i know what speed is, i didnt get the V6 for speed i got it so i could tow a boat with no problem. Plus the Double cab only comes witha V6. And it may not be as fast as other vehicles, it has no problem getting out of its own way, plenty of pick up.

 

The word easier here is irrelevant until you get up to about 3,500 lbs.

Lots of comments here that are opinions pawned off as fact.

 

I've just always assumed that all my opinions were fact....

 

ND, are you trying to give them reason to hate you?

I think I figured all this Texas vs. Alliance stuff out now.

See, I know you're just kidding, but the Texan mentality believes anything...just look how they sucked up whatever the Bush family said. Maybe, just maybe (I'm just speculating here now...) they believe it when you say stuff like this?

 

Don't sugar coat it, tell us how you feel, really !!

 

Nah. Like I said in another thread. I'm right, but I'm generous enough to let him be wrong.

 

I feel sorry for anyone that believes that i mean everything i say. In fact i prolly only mean about 4 to 5% of what i say. I think/hope the Texans are smart enough to know that