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‘23 Tacoma 3.5L V6 is a dog….

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MTGunner, Nov 29, 2023.

  1. Nov 30, 2023 at 1:21 PM
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    czukie

    czukie Well-Known Member

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    What kinda mpg’s you getting in the 4th gen compared to the 3rd…?
     
  2. Nov 30, 2023 at 1:24 PM
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    ace_10

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    When it was new, that Pathfinder could blaze to 60mph in 11.X seconds.
    Your Taco can do the deed in 7.X.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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    dljohndrow

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    Love my dog.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2023 at 1:55 PM
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    It really is!

    I think if towing or carrying constant weight, that turbo engine will be no better than 1GR/2GR. Guess we will see.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2023 at 1:57 PM
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    Junkhead

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    I love my Tacoma and my dog!:D

    IMG_2011.jpg
    IMG_2197.jpg
     
  6. Nov 30, 2023 at 7:13 PM
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    refer to post #71
     
  7. Nov 30, 2023 at 7:24 PM
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    crazysccrmd

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    The Toyota/Tundra hybrid system has nothing to do with better fuel economy and everything to do with better low end performance. If you expected it to be more efficient then you just didn’t understand why or how it was implemented in the first place.
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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    oconnor

    oconnor Where am I?

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    You should have known this from the test-drive. If you aren't happy with it, sell it.
     
  9. Nov 30, 2023 at 9:30 PM
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    czukie

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    I’d rather refer to real world accounts and data sourced said real world drivers such as Fuelly. Until then there’s no certainty how good or bad the 4th gen’s will be.
     
  10. Nov 30, 2023 at 9:47 PM
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    ok
     
  11. Nov 30, 2023 at 10:33 PM
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    B.C. Canada, eh
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    Yikes! 160 km/h was enough for me.
     
  12. Nov 30, 2023 at 10:44 PM
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    Itz JDM tyte, yo!
    Truck is trash then. Part it out
     
  13. Dec 1, 2023 at 4:53 AM
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    MaverickT883

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    Check build thread!
    Oh I wouldn’t do it again. But now I know lol.
     
  14. Dec 1, 2023 at 5:03 AM
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    Yes, one should definitely take TacomaWorld for a test drive in case they don't appreciate a good comedy.
     
  15. Dec 1, 2023 at 8:12 AM
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    Canadian Caber

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  16. Dec 1, 2023 at 8:24 AM
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    I imagine OP as a person that would rather stare at wallpaper than have to suffer the moment a chucklehead shows up on his television.
     
  17. Dec 1, 2023 at 8:31 AM
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    BoomerGVNG

    BoomerGVNG GET OFF MY LAWN

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    Winter mix gasoline.
     
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  18. Dec 1, 2023 at 8:36 AM
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    Turn on the ECT
    Check for TSB: ECU tune from Toyota, Fuel Pump recall, etc (I assume those issue should have been resolved by now, but you never know)
    Get a tune from one of our vendors

    Trade it
     
  19. Dec 1, 2023 at 8:39 AM
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    EveryDayIsTacoTues

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    This, the already mentioned Transmission "Adaptive Learning" that occurs at intervals, and general BS'ing are the real answers (unless there's a legit true issue which is doubtful). :D

    And now it's Friday boys! TW is definitely an acquired taste, thankfully I have none.
     
  20. Dec 1, 2023 at 8:40 AM
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    3JOH22A トヨタ純正男娼

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    :smack: Not safe to exceed the tires' speed rating.
     
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