Ect power

hi everyone
I have not used my ect power very much

I’m planning on towing a small trailer carrying a 4 wheeler

Would you all recommend using the ect when I’m towing or leave it off Can it be use in junction with the cruise control

Thanks for your time

 

Yes and yes.

 

Use it!

 

ECT 24/7

 

I thought that was what it was designed for

 

That’s what the book I found in my glove compartment seams to suggest as a best practice.

 

Is that the same book that addresses 99% of the the questions posted on TW? Except, of course, those few about "What lift should I get?" or "How big of a tire...?"

 

That’s all good if I had my book on hand
But I don’t


Thanks for everyone that helped

 

Also it suggests not to tow in D. Use S4 or S5.

 

^this x1000

 

Why only for a week?

 

That’s all I can take. So much power

 

The real question is why AREN'T you using it all that much? Do you like your truck to feel sluggish and non-responsive?

 

Cool. For reference, Toyota’s document site has a download:
https://www.toyota.com/owners/resources/owners-manuals/tacoma/2017

 

One option among others is a ShiftSense Pro.
https://www.dz-custom-innovations.com/products/shiftsense-pro

Find them used here when guys “upgrade “ to OVTune our others. I’ve had really good results with mine.

 

I assumed it was primarily for towing so since I haven't towed anything yet with my 2018 TRD Sport I haven't used the ECT.
Is there any benefit to use it on a regular basics or when not towing? Any downside to using it?

 

Is it used for anything other than towing? I was wondering what the heck that button was for.

 

When the truck is empty, it already feels like its pulling a trailer or a parachute... so yeah... my ECT is on before I leave the driveway and the trans is almost always in S4. Its a sluggish and gutless pig in drive.