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What's the chatter on the 2018's?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by xCountryGuy04x, Mar 25, 2017.

  1. Sep 18, 2017 at 4:16 AM
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    dnlskier

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    I do not have a howl, I have listened and can not hear a howl. Around here we cruise ~50mph to 65mph on most roads as well.
     
  2. Sep 18, 2017 at 4:52 AM
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    tacoflavoredkisses1

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    I agree. The AC trucks look the best. They have the right proportions. There is a reason they show the AC in most of their photos and commercials.

    If they ever take a shot of the double cab it's usually from and angle so it doesn't look as lopsided
     
  3. Sep 18, 2017 at 5:08 AM
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    xJuice

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  4. Sep 18, 2017 at 5:11 AM
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    dYL0n أنا لست الإسلامي

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  6. Sep 18, 2017 at 5:19 AM
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    Seriously, with this super sleuthing
     
  7. Sep 18, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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  8. Sep 18, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    Remote start as a factory option. (So my service advisor just emailed me and said)
     
  9. Sep 18, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    heard the same over the weekend as well as entune 3.0 which
    will be able to use a phone app for the remote start feature.
     
  10. Sep 18, 2017 at 8:52 AM
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    That explains why the brake pedal on my SR5 is squishy while I always noticed the OR brake pedal was more stiff. :(
     
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  11. Sep 18, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    Oh heeeeeelll no
     
  12. Sep 18, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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    This is my 1st Tacoma and I noticed the brakes felt squishy. Wondered if this was the norm for Toyota's.
     
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  13. Sep 18, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    It sounds like they need to be bled. I'd start there, and see if the brakes firm up.

    Start with the rear passenger, then rear drivers, front passenger, and front drivers. There's several excellent YouTube videos on bleeding brakes.
     
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  14. Sep 18, 2017 at 11:58 AM
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    I've had 4 Tacomas, 2 with traditional vacuum boosters and 2 with this current style. All had great pedals except for my 2015 which was hyper sensitive, almost put myself thru the windshield the first time I stepped on the brakes.
     
  15. Sep 18, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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    I've had 4, never had issues with brakes. Brakes on my 2016 feel great.

    Sounds like air, try bleeding them.
     
  16. Sep 18, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    With my truck still being under warranty, wouldn't a brake bleed be covered?
     
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  17. Sep 18, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    Absolutely, that's unusual for a new truck to need the brakes bled. Do you have a leak, check the fluid level...
     
  18. Sep 18, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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    No, no leak. Fluid level is fine.
     
  19. Sep 18, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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  20. Sep 18, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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    Is entune 3.0 going to be in the 2018 Toyota Tacoma?
     

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