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2017 Double cab off road auto not shifting properly

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Thunder Fish, Oct 31, 2016.

  1. Oct 31, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    Less than a 1000 Km's on it I was towing a trailer(about 1300 lbs empty) through some mountainous road(Fraser Canyon),going down hills I would have to shift into sport to up shift from 4th or even 5th to get it to go into 6th,my fuel usage was crazy 24.6l/100(9.6 mpg)even on the flats I would have to manual shift into 6th from 4th or 5th.
    Any one else with this strange issue,it goes in to the dealer on Thurs
     
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  2. Oct 31, 2016 at 4:19 PM
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    Seems normal to me?

    Towing a trailer downhill isn't the best time for 6th gear. Engine braking would come into play in lower gears as it should.
     
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  3. Oct 31, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    So you had a 1300 lb trailer and you wanted your truck in the highest gear possible going downhill?
     
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  4. Oct 31, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    5th and 6th are OD gears, so you shouldnt be in them when towing.
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2016 at 2:11 PM
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    you shouldn't be towing with less than 1000 KMS.... truck needs break in period, read your manual.
     
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  6. Nov 1, 2016 at 2:17 PM
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    holy crap this never ends.
     
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  7. Nov 1, 2016 at 2:57 PM
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    learn how master your truck..lol
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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    I found this interesting. Let us know what the dealer says.


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