Slow clutch engagement when cold

Agreed. My 2000 taco clutch is fine in the cold, but I’ve noticed my 2007 frontiers gets slow.

 

The 2000 Tacoma's clutch shared the reservoir from the brakes though. These newer ones have the separate small clutch reservoir which makes it more susceptible to the cold.

 

Mine is separate

 

Wow that is different from my old 2000 Off Road.

 

I wonder if it’s a v6 vs 4 cyl difference

 

It probably was since mine was the V6.

 

Living in Alberta I’m kind of regretting the manual. Been -30 s this last week and at times the truck has been barely drivable . Gonna try maybe some different brake fluid and a accumulator delete .

 

I remember reading that the 3rd gen models with the hydraulic brake booster (OR/Pro) have separate reservoirs but the others have a shared one. I’m not sure if this is applicable to 2000.

 

A winter front will help soften a stiff clutch while driving in these extreme temps

 

Welcome to Canada! I noticed it for the first time on my Tacoma yesterday. Wasn’t noticeable for the beginning of the winter, but at -30C (-20F), it was quite sticky.

 

I have this too. And it doesn't have to be Canada cold either (Bay Area, CA). I can feel this in high 30's - 40's as it is the coldest it may ever get over here.