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Hard shifting after premium gas

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Thillman, Mar 15, 2017.

  1. Mar 17, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    You get transmission temp too? Remember reading initially they didnt have it, but an upgrade now shows it.
     
  2. Mar 18, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    PLEASE HELP

    I hanged out the spark plugs EXACTLY as described in the tutorial, cleaned the throttle body, the idle is rough as hell, the check engine light came, are the denso plugs the incorrect plugs?!!! Did I put them in at the wrong torque?! I used 180 inch pounds/ equivalent to 15 foot pounds.

    What could it be how can I fix it?
     
  3. Mar 18, 2017 at 4:43 PM
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    Is it possible I didn't put hem in tight enough? I'm trying to figure that what I didwromg and if Its possible that I could have damaged the engine.
     
  4. Mar 18, 2017 at 4:59 PM
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    The guy at oreilly sold me the debso iridium spark plugs I just got back there and he asked if I gapped them which I did and said that would ruin the spark plugs, anybody?
     
  5. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:14 PM
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  6. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    Did you forget to plug one of the connectors back into a coil pack?
     
  7. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:52 PM
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    Everybody be cool move along nothing to see here just a little amateur hour

    IMG_2928.jpg

    Additionally the VSC needed to be unplugged gen plugged back in which turned off both the check engine and trac off lights. Holy crap what a freakin amateur show.

    Furthermore the truck is runnning smoother than it ever has now. the transmission still has he hard shifts so I supposed I'll try my hand at the flush and refill then see what that does after I forget to put the drain plug back....happy Saturday everybody

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  8. Mar 22, 2017 at 7:29 AM
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    So quick question to anybody that feels like answering, if our truck was driven about two -three miles to go oreilly and back with an engine coil unplugged and he cylinder missing and shaking the whole way. What damage likely occurred?
     
  9. Mar 22, 2017 at 7:31 AM
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    None. You might have fuel-fouled the spark plug, but I doubt it. If you plugged the coil pack back in and it's not still missing the plug is fine.
     
  10. Mar 23, 2017 at 4:51 AM
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    I want to say Apple uses Wi-Fi. Don't quote me on that, but I'm pretty sure. You'll have to do some research find some other people that have had success. Search Amazon and the comments (this sometimes yields answers believe it or not).
     
  11. Mar 27, 2017 at 5:56 AM
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    91 for 3 hp and 12 ft of torque? Still not worth it, run 87 in it.
     
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  12. Mar 27, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    When gas prices went down a couple of years ago, I ran multiple tanks of 87, and multiple tanks of 93 and compared milage to price. The 93's cost per mile was a bit lower, so in the long run 93 in my truck will get more miles for cheaper. I ran my test during the summer months with Shell gas, so results may differ using other brands, or even winter blends. Not sure if its the higher octane, the added torque, or just the additive package added to the supreme gas that gave me the increase.
     
  13. Mar 27, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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    What were you running before the 87???
     
  14. Mar 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM
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    Gapping iridium plugs with certain gapping tools, can cause the iridium coating to come off of the tip. Causing recuded performance from the plug. Plus, they are always tighter a tolerance than copper tipped. Check Denso's site for accuracy.

    I believe they all come pregapped to around .037" + or -. Even expanding over time, it will still have a good gap for a lot of miles.
     
  15. Mar 27, 2017 at 10:15 AM
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    Subbed for torque pid's.
     
  16. Mar 27, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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    So you are telling me that your MPG increased around 20% when you switched to premium. Cause 20% is the breakeven due to the increased cost over 87.
     
  17. Mar 27, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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    My truck rides rougher on premium gas.
     
  18. Mar 27, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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    gross...thats like putting ketchup on a burritoo_O:puke:
     
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  19. Mar 27, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    Bank 2 catalytic converters getting poisoned (life reduced) from the 17% unburned fuel. For 2-3 miles of driving, the life reduction probably isn't too significant.
     

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